⚖️Circumvention Inquiry on Acidic Solid HEDP Imports from China
1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that imports of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-diphosphonic acid, also referred to as hydroxyethylidenendiphosphonic acid, hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid, acetodiphosphonic acid, and etidronic acid, in solid or powder form (acidic solid HEDP) from the People's Republic of China (China) are circumventing the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on 1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1- diphosphonic acid (HEDP) from China. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- International Trade Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines a preliminary determination of circumvention regarding antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of acidic solid HEDP from China, indicating increased compliance costs for U.S. businesses importing this product. Additionally, it requires cash deposits for estimated duties, impacting cash flow and pricing strategies for affected companies.