China's MDI Chemical Hit with U.S. Duties: Fair Trade Win
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that a chemical called MDI from China is being sold in the U.S. for less than it should be, from July to December 2024. This means importers from China will face extra duties starting April 13, 2026, to keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re involved in importing or selling MDI, get ready for these new rules and costs!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Final Finding Could Trigger Duties
Commerce found MDI from China was sold at less than fair value for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, and the determination is applicable April 13, 2026. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) also finds injury, Commerce will issue an antidumping (AD) order, reinstate suspension of liquidation, and require cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties effective on the ITC's publication date.
Specific Cash Deposit Rates Announced
Commerce assigned estimated weighted-average dumping margins of 85.11 percent for Covestro Polymers (China) Co., Ltd. and Shandong Mingko Co., Ltd., and 159.04 percent for the China-wide entity (based on adverse facts available). If an AD order issues, those percentage rates will be used as cash deposit rates for the listed exporters and for China-wide entries.
CBP Suspension of Liquidation Dates Set
Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject MDI entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after September 16, 2025. Commerce later instructed CBP to discontinue suspension for entries on or after March 16, 2026, but to continue suspension of liquidation for entries on or before March 15, 2025.
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