U.S. Probes Cheap Chinese Chemicals Dumping on Market
Published Date: 9/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says MDI from China is probably being sold here for less than it should be, which might hurt American businesses. They’re taking more time to make a final call and have extended temporary rules to keep things fair while they decide. If you’re involved, get ready to share your thoughts before the final decision!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary finding: Chinese MDI sold below fair value
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from the People’s Republic of China was likely sold in the United States at less-than-fair-value during the period of investigation, July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The notice states this could hurt American businesses involved with MDI.
Final decision postponed; provisional measures extended
Commerce is postponing the final determination and has extended provisional measures (temporary rules) while it completes the investigation. The notice also invites interested parties to comment before the final decision.
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