America's Pool Chemical War with China Continues
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is keeping extra taxes on chlorinated isocyanurates imported from China because stopping them could hurt American businesses. This decision started back in 2014 and was reviewed again in 2025 to make sure it’s still needed. These duties help protect U.S. companies from unfair pricing and will stay in place starting November 21, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Countervailing Duties Continue on Imports
The countervailing duty (CVD) order on chlorinated isocyanurates from the People’s Republic of China remains in effect starting November 21, 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of the covered merchandise.
Which Chemicals and Tariff Codes Covered
The order covers chlorinated isocyanurates, including trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) and sodium dichloroisocyanurate (anhydrous and dihydrate), in powder, granular, and solid forms. The notice lists HTSUS subheadings for the covered merchandise: 2933.69.6015, 2933.69.6021, 2933.69.6050, 3808.50.4000, 3808.94.5000, and 3808.99.9500.
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