European Union: Provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of certain hot-rolled flat products of iron, non-alloy steel and other alloy steel, originating in Egypt, Japan and Vietnam
EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/670, dated April 4, 2025, imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of certain hot-rolled flat products of iron, non-alloy steel and other alloy steel, originating in Egypt, Japan and Vietnam, has been released. The product concerned is the product under investigation, originating in Egypt, India, Japan and Vietnam, currently falling under CN codes 7208 10 00, 7208 25 00, 7208 26 00, 7208 27 00, 7208 36 00, 7208 37 00, 7208 38 00, 7208 39 00, 7208 40 00, 7208 52 10, 7208 52 99, 7208 53 10, 7208 53 90, 7208 54 00, 7211 13 00, 7211 14 00, 7211 19 00, ex 7225 19 10 (TARIC code 7225 19 10 90), 7225 30 90, ex 7225 40 60 (TARIC code 7225 40 60 90), 7225 40 90, ex 7226 19 10 (TARIC codes 7226 19 10 91, 7226 19 10 95), 7226 91 91 and 7226 91 99. The rates of provisional anti-dumping duty applicable to the net price at the Union border before duty are different for different producers, ranging from 6.9% to 31.8%. The regulation enters into force on April 8, 2025 and is directly applicable in all member states. Link
The EU has launched an investigation into anti-dumping tariffs on glass fibre woven fabrics from Egypt and China
The request was submitted on 3 January 2025 by Tech-Fab Europe ('the applicant') on behalf of the Union industry of certain woven and/or stitched glass fibre fabrics in the sense of Article 5(4) of the basic Regulation. An open version of the request and the analysis of the degree of support by Union producers for the request are available in the file for inspection by interested parties. Section 5.6 of this Notice provides information about access to the file for interested parties.
The product subject to this review is fabrics of woven, and/or stitched continuous filament glass fibre rovings and/or yarns with or without other elements, excluding products which are impregnated or pre-impregnated (pre-preg), and excluding open mesh fabrics with cells with a size of more than 1,8 mm in both length and width and weighing more than 35 g/m 2 ('the product under review'), currently classified under CN codes ex 7019 61 00, ex 7019 62 10, ex 7019 62 90, ex 7019 63 00, ex 7019 64 00, ex 7019 65 00, ex 7019 66 00, ex 7019 69 10, ex 7019 69 90 and ex 7019 90 00 (TARIC codes 7019 61 00 81, 7019 61 00 83, 7019 61 00 84, 7019 62 10 81, 7019 62 10 83, 7019 62 10 84, 7019 62 90 81, 7019 62 90 83, 7019 62 90 84, 7019 63 00 81, 7019 63 00 83, 7019 63 00 84, 7019 64 00 81, 7019 64 00 83, 7019 64 00 84, 7019 65 00 81, 7019 65 00 83, 7019 65 00 84, 7019 66 00 81, 7019 66 00 83, 7019 66 00 84, 7019 69 10 81, 7019 69 10 83, 7019 69 10 84, 7019 69 90 81, 7019 69 90 83, 7019 69 90 84, 7019 90 00 81, 7019 90 00 83 and 7019 90 00 84). The CN and TARIC codes are given for information only without prejudice to a subsequent change in the tariff classification. Link
India has initiated an investigation into dumping duties on Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) above 75 denier from China
The product under consideration (PUC) in the present investigation is 'Viscose Rayon Filament Yam/Thread above 75 deniers’ classifiable under customs classification 5403, excluding yarn produced through Spool Spun Technology. The product is classified under the Chapter 54 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) under subheadings of the tariff custom classification as 5403. The product is majorly imported under 54031090, 54033100, 54033200, 54033300, 54033990, 54034110, 54034150, 54034190, 54034911, 54034912, 54034913, 54034919 and 54034990. The customs classification is only indicative and is not binding on the scope of the product under consideration.
India has launched an investigation into the dumping tariffs on Chinese-made Beta Naphthol
The product under consideration is Beta Naphthol or 2-Naphthol or P-Naphthol and its chemical formula is CloH80. It is naphthalene homologue of phenol available in the form of solid crystal flakes and dry powder form. It is whitish coloured flakes or powder which looks lustrous and bulky in appearance and has a sweet and tarry odour. Beta Naphthol is manufactured using major raw materials such as naphthalene, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide. The product under consideration has low solubility in water and is highly soluble in alcohol, glycerol, ether and chloroform. The product under consideration is highly reactive and toxic as it has hydroxyl oxide. The melting point of Beta Naphthol is 120123 degrees, and boiling point is 285 degrees. On being exposed to the air for long duration, the product changes to pink colour, however, such change does not affect the characteristics of the product. Impacted HTS code : 2907 15 10, 2907 15 20.
India has begun an investigation into the extension of anti-dumping duties on Flax Fabrics imported from China and Hong Kong.
The product under consideration is "Flax Fabric" originating in or exported from China PR and Hong Kong is normally classified underChapter53 of the Customs Tariff Act. "Flax" and "Linen" are synonyms and the word flax is also known as Linen and can be used as in generic term to describe a class of woven bed, bathtub, table and kitchen textiles because traditionally flax was widely used for towels, sheets etc. This· product is classified under Customs Tariff Chapter 53 at subheading 53.09. The Customs classification is indicative only and not binding on the scope of investigation. Woven fabric (having more than 50%flax contents) commonly known as "Flax Fabric" produced by the domestic industry and those being imported from the subject countries are like articles and is the Product under Consideration within the meaning ofthe rules". The Authority notes that as per the grade-wise production statement, the domestic industry has produced fabric having flax content of 30-50%. This is 0.62% of the total production. As the domestic industry is not making substantial production of fabric having flax content of up to 50%, the Authority has therefore concluded the product under consideration to have flax content of more than 50%. Impacted HTS code : 5309
India has initiated an investigation into dumping duties on Emulsion Styrene Butadiene Rubber of 1500 series from the EU, Japan, South Korea, Russia and Thailand
The product under consideration is Emulsion Styrene Butadiene Rubber of 1500 series, abbreviated as ESBR-1500. A number of grades of SBR are produced, which are characterised by the level of copolymer (% of styrene), emulsifier type, nominal mooney viscosity, coagulation, specific gravity and product stain. They are segregated into series 1000, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 and 1900. The product under consideration is ESBR 1500 series only. The subject goods are mainly used to manufacture tyres as it has good abrasion resistance and good aging stability when protected by additives. It is also used in conveyer belts, shoe soles, v-belts, moulded rubber goods etc. In comparison to natural rubber, ESBR has better process ability, homogeneity, heat aging and abrasion resistance. The product under consideration is classified under Chapter 40, under tariff code 4002 19. The customs classification is only indicative and is not binding on the scope of the present investigation. Impacted HTS code: 400219.
India has initiated an investigation into dumping duties on N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (also known as PX-13) from China, the EU, South Korea and Thailand
The product under consideration (PUC) in the present application is “N-(1,3dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine” or also known as “PX-13” or “6 PPD’ PX-13 is also known as 6PPD and is imported with various descriptions such as Antioxidant 6PPD, Kumanox 13, Santoflex 6PPD, Sirantox 6PPD, Vulkanox 4020, Antioxidant4020, Dussantox 6PPD, Antage 6C, N-1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-Phenyl-PPhenylenediamine, etc. PX-13 is an alkyl-aryl-PPD anti-degradant most widely used in the tyre and nontyre sector of the rubber industry. PX-13 offers excellent resistance to rubber vulcanizates against degradative forces such as ozone (static as well as dynamic), flex-cracking and fatigue, oxidative heat ageing, metal-ion catalysed oxidative ageing, UV light and weathering. It is used as antioxidants in treating natural rubber, synthetic rubber (SBFt, Butadiene Rubber, Nitrile Rubber, Carboxylated Rubber) and other synthetic rubber-based compounds used for manufacture of various rubber products to achieve the desired life cycle of the rubber product. 6. 7. B. 8. 9. C. PX-13 is classified under Chapter 38 viz . , 'Miscellaneous chemicals products’ of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under sub-heading 3812 39 of the tariff classification. The applicant has stated that PX-13 is imported under the ITC-HS codes 29215120, 29215130. 29215190, 38121000, 38122090, 38123100, 38123910, 38123920, 38123930 and 38123990.
Japan: Japan has implemented a provisional anti-dumping duty of 95.2% on graphite electrodes imported from the People's Republic of China, excluding the Hong Kong and Macau regions
The investigation commenced on April 24, 2024, following a petition from Japanese manufacturers SEC Carbon, Tokai Carbon, and Nippon Carbon. These companies alleged that Chinese graphite electrodes were being sold in Japan at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to the domestic industry. A preliminary determination by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) confirmed these claims, leading to the imposition of the provisional duty.
To ensure a thorough review, METI and MOF have extended the investigation period by three months, setting a new conclusion date of July 23, 2025. This extension allows for comprehensive analysis of evidence and stakeholder input before a final determination is made .
The United States has decided on provisional measures regarding countervailing duties on Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs made in China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs (overhead door springs) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Impacted HTS codes:7320.20.5020, 7320.20.5045, 7320.20.5060, 8412.90.9085, 8412.80.1000, 7308.90.9590.
The United States has decided on provisional measures regarding countervailing duties on Chinese-made slag pots
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of slag pots from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Impacted HTS codes: 7309.00.0090, 7316.00.0000, 7325.10.0080, 7325.99.1000, 7325.99.5000, 7326.19.0080, 8454.20.0080. Link
The United States has decided to extend the anti-dumping tariff measures on Uncovered Innerspring Units
On the basis of the record developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. (HTS: 7320.20.50.10, 7320.90.50.10, 7326.20.00.70, 7326.20.00.71, 7326.20.00.90, 9404.10.00.00, 9404.29.90.05, 9404.29.90.10, 9404.29.90.11, 9404.29.90.13, 9404.29.90.50) originating from China, South Africa and Vietnam.
The United States has launched an investigation into anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers, and Acrylated Bisphenol-A Epoxy Based Oligomers from South Korea and Taiwan
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-759 and 731-TA-1740-1741 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers, and acrylated bisphenol-A epoxy based oligomers (“MAMMOs”) from South Korea and Taiwan, provided for in subheadings 2916.12.50, 2916.14.20, 3824.99.29, 3907.29.00, and 3907.30.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of Taiwan. Unless the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by May 12, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by May 19, 2025.
The United States has begun an investigation into the extension of countervailing duties on chlorinated isocyanurates
The United States has begun an investigation into the extension of countervailing duties on chlorinated isocyanurates. The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. Instituted April 1, 2025. To be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is May 1, 2025. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by June 13, 2025. Impacted HTS: 2933.69.60.15, 2933.69.60.21, 2933.69.60.50, 3808.50.40.00, 3808.94.50.00, 3808.99.95.00) originating from China.
The United States has decided on provisional measures regarding countervailing duties on hard empty capsules produced in China.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of hard empty capsules (capsules) from the People's Republic of China (China). On November 20, 2024, Commerce published the notice of initiation of this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on capsules from China. On January 15, 2025, Commerce postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation until March 24, 2025. This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Impacted HTS codes: 1905.90.9090, 2106.90.9998, 3503.00.5510, 3923.90.0080, 9602.00.1040, 9602.00.5010.