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China Imposes Up to 99.2% Cash Deposit on Japanese Semiconductor Materials

September 9, 2026·5 of 7·1 min read

China has taken preliminary anti-dumping action on Japanese DCS. Japanese companies must pay up to a 99.2% cash deposit when exporting to China.

China's Preliminary Anti-Dumping on DCS

China has taken preliminary anti-dumping action on Japanese DCS. Japanese companies must pay up to a 99.2% cash deposit when exporting to China. This measure is preliminary, with a final decision to be announced later.

  • Japanese firms must pay up to 99.2% cash deposit for exports to China
  • Measure is preliminary; final decision pending

China's Anti-Dumping Background & Tensions

China claims Japanese DCS harms its industry, prompting an anti-dumping investigation. This action comes amid worsening relations following Japan's statements on Taiwan.

  • China claims Japanese DCS harms its industry
  • Relations worsened after Japan's Taiwan remarks

Japan's Response & Global Semiconductor Impact

Japan plans to strengthen cooperation with the G7. If DCS supply is disrupted, it could affect global semiconductor production.

  • Japan plans to strengthen cooperation with G7
  • DCS supply disruption could affect global semiconductor production

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