On January 7, 2017, the European Commission announced to terminate anti-dumping measures on imports of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts from China and Taiwan, due to the EU industry was not made within the deadline (sufficient evidence) review application.

The investigation has terminated on January 8th, including to withdraw anti-dumping on imports of certain stainless steel fasteners from China and Taiwan, as well as to terminate anti-circumvention measures from Philippines.