U.S. Slaps Duties on Chinese MDI Chemical Imports
Published Date: 5/28/2026
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Summary
The U.S. has decided that imports of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China are hurting American companies because they're being sold at unfairly low prices. This means U.S. businesses like BASF and Dow Chemical, who make MDI here, get some protection. Expect new rules and possible extra costs on these imports starting soon to keep things fair.
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USITC Finds Chinese MDI Imports Harm U.S. Industry
On May 22, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China covered by HTS subheadings 2929.10.80 and 3909.31.00 materially injure a U.S. industry. The Commission’s finding follows a Commerce preliminary determination published April 13, 2026 (91 FR 18820) that those imports were sold in the United States at less than fair value. The petition was filed by the MDI Fair Trade Coalition (BASF Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company).
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