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Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip Originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China

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August 13, 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) today decided to initiate a new anti-dumping investigation of hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China.

1．Background

On April 28, 2025, the Minister of Finance received an application to impose an anti-dumping duty on hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip* originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China**, from NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, NIPPON STEEL COATED SHEET CORPORATION, Kobe Steel, Ltd. and Yodogawa Steel Works, Ltd. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) examined the application in accordance with the WTO Agreements and related domestic laws and regulations. The results showed that the application had sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of an investigation. Therefore, the ministries have decided to initiate a joint investigation (Public Notice on August 13, 2025).

*Note: Steel coil, sheet and strip equipped with high anti-rust protection through hot-dipped galvanizing on the surface mainly used for construction materials such as guardrails, houses, fences, and components of electric appliances.
**Note: Excluding the regions of Hong Kong and Macao.

2. Outline of the Investigation

The investigation is to be concluded within one year, in principle. The ministries will provide opportunities for interested parties, including suppliers in Korea, China, domestic producers, and importers of hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip, to present evidence, while carrying out a factual investigation.

Based on the results of the investigation, in accordance with the WTO Agreements and related domestic laws and regulations, the Government of Japan will determine whether or not the products have been imported into Japan at dumped prices and whether such dumped imports have caused or threatened material injury to the domestic industry, and make a decision on whether or not to impose an anti-dumping duty on the products subject to the investigation.

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