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Extension of the Period of Investigation of Nickel-Added Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Coil, Sheet and Strip Originating in the People’s Republic of China and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

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June 19, 2026

Joint News 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 nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in the People’s Republic of China and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu since July 22, 2025. 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.

Outline

With regard to the anti-dumping investigation on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip1 originating in the People’s Republic of China2 and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) have decided to extend the period of investigation by four months until November 21, 2026.

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 July 22, 2025. The investigation is to be conducted within one year, but the period is extendable by up to six months if it is found necessary for special reasons.

  1. An alloy steel containing 10.5% or more of chromium and containing by weight more than 0.6% nickel. The characteristics of this product are that it combines corrosion resistance, the functionality of steel, and a beautiful and clean design through its manufacturing methods. Also, it is used in a wide range of applications.
  2. Excluding the regions of Hong Kong and Macao.

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