US Finds Chinese Phosphate Esters Sold Below Fair Value
Published Date: 4/25/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says some alkyl phosphate esters from China are being sold here for less than they should be between October 2023 and March 2024. This means importers might face extra duties to keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re buying or selling these chemicals, get ready for changes that could affect prices soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Final LTFV finding for Chinese chemicals
The Department of Commerce determined that certain alkyl phosphate esters from the People’s Republic of China were sold in the United States at less than fair value during the period October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. If you import these chemicals, you may face extra duties aimed at keeping trade fair for U.S. businesses.
Buyers and sellers could see price changes
Because of the finding that these products were sold below fair value from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, buyers and sellers of these alkyl phosphate esters should prepare for possible price changes. Measures tied to the determination, such as duties or other trade actions, can raise costs for sellers and prices for buyers.
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