The Japanese government has decided to impose a 5-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese nickel-coated cold-rolled stainless steel products starting this Saturday, with the highest tax rate set at 42.1%. The official decree will be published on Friday, and the new tariff will become effective immediately, lasting until October 30, 2031. Chinese mainland products will face a maximum tax rate of 42.1%, while those from Taiwan will have a maximum rate of 20.1%. Products involved include nickel-coated cold-rolled stainless steel sheets and plates. The specific duty rates for Chinese products range from 27.7% to 42.1%, depending on the specific producer or exporter. The tax scope excludes goods from Hong Kong and Macau. Japan's Ministry of Finance stated that the investigations confirmed the existence of dumping under these products, which have caused actual damage to domestic industries. The investigation was launched last year after Japanese steel companies petitioned the authorities in May 2025, citing the negative impact of low-cost imports on the local market. An interim anti-dumping tax at rates of 3.6% to 42.1% was imposed from July 9, 2025. The Japanese Tariff and Foreign Exchange Review Commission ruled that the imposition of a formal anti-dumping tax is appropriate based on further investigation, maintaining the levels of the temporary measures. This stainless steel category, containing at least 10.5% chromium and more than 0.6% nickel, is widely used in various industrial and daily items.