China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping measures on imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, following a preliminary investigation into market injury, according to a Monday press release.
Effective Tuesday, Sept. 8, Shin-Etsu Chemical (TYO:4063) and other Japanese importers will be required to pay a customs security deposit of 99.2%, while privately held Denal Silane will pay 80.8%.
Dichlorosilane is a chemical used in thin film deposition in the manufacturing of chips. It can also be used to synthesize silicon-based precursors and polysilazane.