Commerce Dept Probes Taiwan Brightening Agents for Dumping Duties
Published Date: 9/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says Teh Fong Min International from Taiwan sold special brightening chemicals for less than fair price between May 2023 and April 2024. This could mean extra duties or fees might be added to their products to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. People who care can share their thoughts before the final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary dumping finding for TFM
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that Teh Fong Min International Co., Ltd. sold stilbenic optical brightening agents at less than normal value during May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024. This preliminary finding says the company’s sales during that period may be considered "dumping."
Possible antidumping duties on imports
Because of the preliminary finding, extra antidumping duties or fees may be added to Teh Fong Min International’s stilbenic optical brightening agents to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. Interested parties can comment before Commerce issues a final decision.
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