U.S. Probes Cheap Imports of Key Industrial Chemical
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government found that imports of a chemical called PTMEG from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam might be hurting American businesses by being sold too cheaply. They’re moving forward with a deeper investigation to decide if special duties should be added to protect U.S. companies. This could affect importers and manufacturers soon, possibly changing prices and trade rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Final-phase antidumping probe for PTMEG
The U.S. International Trade Commission found a reasonable indication of material injury from imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam and has begun the final phase of antidumping investigations. The investigations cover HTS subheadings 3907.29.00 and 2932.11.00 and were filed after petitions effective April 8, 2026, with Commission determinations completed May 26, 2026 and this notice published July 16, 2026. If the Department of Commerce issues affirmative determinations, the Commission will proceed with final-phase scheduling as described in the notice.
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