Difluoromethane (R-32) From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review
Published Date: 2/2/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is checking if it should keep extra taxes on difluoromethane (R-32) from China to protect American businesses. Companies and folks involved have until March 4, 2026, to share their thoughts, and the government will decide if these taxes should stay or go. This review could affect prices and trade rules soon, so it’s a big deal for importers and manufacturers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Antidumping Duties Reviewed for Importers
If you import difluoromethane (R-32) from China, the U.S. International Trade Commission has started a five-year review to decide whether to keep or remove the antidumping duty order that took effect on March 11, 2021. Interested parties must submit responses by March 4, 2026, and comments on responses by April 13, 2026. The review could determine whether antidumping duties continue to apply to your imports.
Domestic Producers' Protections Reassessed
If you produce difluoromethane (R-32) in the United States, the Commission is reviewing whether revoking the antidumping duty order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. Domestic Industry. The original order date is March 11, 2021, and the Commission will consider responses filed by March 4, 2026 when deciding whether protections remain in place.
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