China's R-125 Coolant Called Out for U.S. Dumping
Published Date: 7/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Commerce Department found that pentafluoroethane (R-125) from China was sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from March 2023 to February 2024. They’re stopping the review for one company that didn’t sell any during this time. Businesses involved should pay attention and can share their thoughts before the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Dumping Finding for R-125
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found that pentafluoroethane (R-125) from the People’s Republic of China was sold in the United States at prices below normal value during the period March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. Businesses involved with importing, selling, or using R-125 should note this preliminary determination because it relates to trade enforcement for that time period.
Partial Rescission for One Company
Commerce is rescinding, in part, the administrative review for one named company because that company had no reviewable entries of R-125 during March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. This rescission applies only to that company for the stated review period.
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