US Hits Chinese Chemical Hexamethylenetetramine with New Duties
Published Date: 3/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Chinese companies making hexamethylenetetramine (a chemical used in many products) are getting unfair government help. Because of this, the U.S. is considering extra taxes on these imports to keep things fair for American businesses. This decision started on March 7, 2025, and could affect prices and trade soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary 420.53% Import Duty
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies and assigned an ad valorem rate of 420.53 percent to the named Chinese exporters and to "All Others." U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend liquidation and require a cash deposit equal to these rates for entries of the covered hexamine on or after March 7, 2025.
Which Hexamine Imports Are Covered
The investigation covers granular hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) with particle size 5 millimeters or less and mixes containing 50 percent or more hexamine by weight. Covered merchandise can be entered under HTSUS subheading 2933.69.5000, and processed goods from third countries that remain within this description are also included.
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