Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Hexamethylenetetramine from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia
Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Hexamethylenetetramine from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia
On October 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia, and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of hexamine from China and India.
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Trading Partner | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| China | 405.19% |
| Germany | 104.72% - 111.24% |
| India | 105.76% |
| Saudi Arabia | 292.32% |
Alleged Subsidy Rates
| Trading Partner | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|
| China | Above de minimis* |
| India | Above de minimis* |
*de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries
Case Calendar
| EVENT | AD INVESTIGATIONS | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | October 21, 2024 | October 21, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | November 14, 2024 | November 14, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | March 10, 2025 | December 26, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | May 27, 2025 | March 11, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | July 11, 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | July 18, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerceâs preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 194,720 | 159,701 | 399,684 |
| Value (USD) | $80,704 | $66,190 | $240,803 |
| Germany | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 925,000 | 1,343,301 | 809,446 |
| Value (USD) | $1,005,758 | $631,105 | $459,922 |
| INdia | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 243,120 | 1,531,838 | 21,350 |
| Value (USD) | $100,764 | $634,888 | $40,310 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 116,500 | 100,690 | 1,306,363 |
| Value (USD) | $135,662 | $41,732 | $648,946 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2933.69.5000.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner for these AD/CVD investigations is Bakelite LLC (Atlanta, GA).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Complianceâs Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to the following case numbers:
| Trading Partner | Antidumping Duty Case Number | Countervailing Duty Case Number |
|---|---|---|
| China | A-570-180 | C-570-181 |
| Germany | A-428-854 | |
| Canada | A-533-932 | C-533-933 |
| Mexico | A-517-807 |
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.