On October 22, reports emerged indicating that on September 13, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued Announcement No. 27 of 2025, formally launching an anti-dumping investigation into certain analog chips imported from the United States. The specific products under scrutiny in this investigation are classified under the customs code 85423990 in the 'Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. It's crucial to note that the investigation solely targets specific products falling under this code; other items are not included within its scope.

The questionnaires designed for this investigation are categorized into three types: those for foreign exporters or producers, those for domestic producers, and those for domestic importers. Each type of questionnaire comes with detailed instructions regarding response requirements, submission methods, and deadlines. Foreign exporters or producers, along with domestic producers and importers, are mandated to complete the relevant questionnaires in strict accordance with the provided guidelines.