U.S. Probes Cheap Chemical Imports from Asia
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is launching investigations to see if imports of PTMEG from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam are being sold unfairly cheap and hurting American businesses. BASF Corporation asked for this review, and a decision on whether to act will come by May 26, 2026. If unfair trade is found, extra duties could be added to protect U.S. makers and jobs.
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Antidumping Probe on PTMEG Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission has opened antidumping investigations on polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam (HTSUS 3907.29.00 and 2932.11.00) after a petition filed by BASF Corporation on April 8, 2026. The Commission must make a preliminary determination by May 26, 2026, and if imports are found to be sold at less than fair value, extra duties could be imposed to protect U.S. PTMEG makers and jobs.
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