Commerce Extends Tariffs on Chinese Chemicals
Published Date: 5/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on certain corrosion inhibitors from China because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects Chinese exporters and U.S. manufacturers who want a level playing field. These duties stay in place starting May 19, 2026, helping protect American businesses from unfair competition.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Named Exporter Subsidy Rates
Commerce identified the net countervailable subsidy rates (percent ad valorem) that are likely to prevail: Jiangyin Delian Chemical Co., Ltd. — 96.29%; Nantong Botao Chemical Co., Ltd. — 64.18%; CAC Shanghai Chemical Co. — 239.21%; Jiangyin Gold Fuda Chemical Co. — 239.21%; Xinji Xi Chen Re Neng Co. — 239.21%; All Others — 80.58%. These rates are from the final results of the expedited sunset review and are effective May 19, 2026.
CVDs Continue on Chinese Inhibitors
The Department of Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain corrosion inhibitors from the People’s Republic of China in place, effective May 19, 2026. The notice says revoking the order would likely allow continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies, and that this decision affects Chinese exporters and U.S. manufacturers seeking a level playing field.
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