ITC Slaps Duties on Cheap Hexamine from Abroad
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. found that hexamine imports from Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia are hurting American businesses because they're being sold at unfairly low prices and getting government help, especially from India. This means new duties will keep these imports in check, helping U.S. companies compete better. These changes kick in soon, so importers and businesses should get ready for the impact on prices and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Antidumping/CVD Orders Cover Germany, India
If you import hexamine, note that there is an antidumping duty order on hexamine from Germany and antidumping plus countervailing duty orders on hexamine from India. The imports are covered under HTS subheading 2933.69.50, and the Commission completed its determinations on December 22, 2025.
US Industry Found Injured by Hexamine Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined on December 22, 2025 that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of hexamine from Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia. Commerce found those imports were sold at less than fair value and that imports from India were subsidized.
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