China's Cheap Hexamine Sparks US Dumping Alarm Bells
Published Date: 5/6/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says China is selling hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) in America for less than it should, which might hurt U.S. businesses. This decision covers sales from January to June 2024 and could lead to extra fees on these imports. Companies and folks involved have a chance to share their thoughts before the final call.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Finding Could Add Import Fees
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found that hexamethylenetetramine from China was sold in the U.S. at less than fair value for the period January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. This preliminary finding could lead to extra fees (antidumping duties) being applied to those imports.
Cheap Chinese Hexamine May Harm U.S. Firms
The U.S. found hexamine from China was sold at less than fair value, which the notice says might hurt U.S. businesses. The finding covers sales from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
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