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China hits critical Japanese chipmaking chemical with steep anti-dumping measures

China hits critical Japanese chipmaking chemical with steep anti-dumping measures
South China Morning Post Monday 07 September 2026, 11:27 UTC By Ji Siqi 1 min read
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China will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2 per cent on Japanese dichlorosilane, a critical chemical used in chipmaking, after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers. The Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary ruling on Monday, saying importers of dichlorosilane originating from Japan would be required to pay corresponding cash deposits from Tuesday. Shipments from Denal Silane, a manufacturer of semiconductor...

China will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2 per cent on Japanese dichlorosilane, a critical chemical used in chipmaking, after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers. The Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary ruling on Monday, saying importers of dichlorosilane originating from Japan would be required to pay corresponding cash deposits from Tuesday. Shipments from Denal Silane, a manufacturer of semiconductor speciality... [Image text:] namoto Miyazaki Kagoshima Kyushu Shanghai Bangzhou ngidezhien Ningbo CHINA Suwanc e-jima SEA Kikaj-jima Kangtal Wenzhou Pingxiang Hengyang Nan Gulyang Ganzhoi Fuzhou Guilin Chilung Shaoguan Liuzhou Guangzhou Shant alpe EUSO T'aich nzhen Hai Phon Zhaniang aika Tori-shima Sofu-gjan PAC
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