US Slaps Duties on Taiwanese Epoxy Resins: Fair Trade or Sticky Situation?
Published Date: 4/3/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says some epoxy resins from Taiwan are being sold here for less than they should be between April 2023 and March 2024. This means importers from Taiwan might face extra duties to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. If you’re buying or selling these resins, get ready for changes that could affect prices soon!
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Taiwan epoxy resins: dumping finding
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that imports of certain epoxy resins from Taiwan were sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. Importers of these resins — and businesses that buy them — may face additional import duties or price changes as a result.
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