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Extension of the Period of Investigation of Graphite Electrodes Originating in the People’s Republic of China

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March 28, 2025

Joint press release with the Ministry of Finance

External Economic Policy

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) have been conducting an investigation into graphic electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China since April 24, 2024. The investigation is to be concluded within one year, but the period is extendable by up to six months if it is found necessary for special reasons. A provisional anti-dumping duty of 95.2% is scheduled to be imposed on graphite electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China from March 29, 2025.

Outline

With regard to the anti-dumping duty investigation on graphite electrodes¹ originating in the People’s Republic of China,² the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) have decided to extend the period of investigation by three months until July 23, 2025.
The purpose of this extension is to carefully review the evidence and relevant documents submitted by interested parties, while ensuring full transparency and fairness throughout the investigation process.
METI and MOF have been conducting the investigation since April 24, 2024. The investigation is to be concluded within one year, but the period is extendable by up to six months if it is found necessary for special reasons. A provisional anti-dumping duty of 95.2% is scheduled to be imposed on graphite electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China from March 29, 2025.

1. Graphite electrodes, in the form of poles, mainly used in electric arc furnaces to melt steel scraps with an electric current.
2. Excluding the regions of Hong Kong and Macao.

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