The Chinese government determined that imports of dichlorosilane, a chemical used in semiconductor manufacturing and made in Japan, were priced unfairly low and announced that it would impose de facto tariff measures. The Ministry of Commerce indicated in January that the policy would primarily target imports used in semiconductor applications.
The Chinese government determined that Japanese-made dichlorosilane was being dumped and announced that it would consider and outline de facto tariff measures as a result. The product is a chemical used in semiconductor manufacturing and includes imports from Japan. The announcement is positioned as part of China's trade-remedy measures.
Information indicates that China's Ministry of Commerce stated in January that the policy would primarily target imports used in semiconductor applications. Details of the tariff measures, including their specific content, scope of application and covered companies, are expected to be announced at a later date.