The Chinese government has provisionally determined that Japan-origin specialty gas dichlorosilane was dumped in applications for semiconductor manufacturing. The move could affect Japanese companies' exports and handling of the gas.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced a provisional determination of dumping involving dichlorosilane, a specialty gas for semiconductor manufacturing exported by Japanese companies. Multiple Japanese companies are covered by the determination, and objections may be filed within 10 days under the applicable legal procedures.
Following the provisional determination, Japanese parties concerned expressed concern about the handling of the gas in the field and are closely watching what will happen to the future supply of high-quality Japanese-made gas.
As China's semiconductor industry continues to grow, Japanese companies face the risk that their exports could be shut off. This has also prompted discussion about how transactions should be structured, including in light of political risks.