Taiwan's Glow Agents Hit with U.S. Dumping Duties
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Teh Fong Min International from Taiwan sold certain optical brightening agents in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from May 2023 to April 2024. This means extra duties will apply to their products starting May 6, 2026, helping protect American businesses. If you’re involved in importing or selling these brighteners, get ready for some changes in costs and rules!
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