Regarding the final determination for antidumping investigation for flat rolled products of stainless steel in India

　 December 24, 2020　

Shinya Higuchi　
Chairman　
Special Steel Association of Japan　

Masanori Ihara　
Chairman　
Japan Stainless Steel Association　

　On December 23, as a result of an anti-dumping investigation, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India determined to recommend the Ministry of Finance of India to implement anti-dumping measures for flat rolled products of stainless steel  from Japan.

　During the anti-dumping investigation, The Japanese stainless steel industry stated that exports of flat rolled products of stainless steel from Japan have caused no injury to the domestic industry in India.

　We believe that it is unjust and extremely regrettable that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India has rejected our statements, concluded that the domestic industry in India has been injured by imports of flat rolled products of stainless steel from Japan.

　The Japanese stainless steel industry will carefully study this decision and determine a proper course of action.