⚖️Antidumping Investigations on Multifunctional Monomers Announced
Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers, and Acrylated Bisphenol-A Epoxy Based Oligomers From South Korea and Taiwan; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Summary
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.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document details the initiation of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, which can disrupt market stability for businesses importing multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers from South Korea and Taiwan. Such regulations may lead to heightened costs and compliance requirements for affected businesses.