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Initiation of AD and CVD Investigations of Vanillin from China

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Vanillin from the People’s Republic of China

On June 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of vanillin from the People’s Republic of China (China).

 

Alleged Dumping Margins

Trading PartnerDUMPING MARGINS
China1,173.85 - 1,231.35%

 

Alleged Subsidy Rates

Trading PartnerDUMPING MARGINS
ChinaAbove de minimis*

* de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries

 

Case Calendar

EVENTAD INVESTIGATIONSCVD INVESTIGATIONS
Petition(s) FiledJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024
ITC Preliminary Determinations*July 22, 2024July 22, 2024
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsNovember 12, 2024August 29, 2024
Commerce Final DeterminationsJanuary 27, 2025November 12, 2024
ITC Final Determinations**March 13, 2025December 27, 2024
Issuance of Orders***March 20, 2025January 3, 2025

NOTE: Commerce’s 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

CHINA202120222023
Volume (KG)3,089,7573,500,5172,326,416
Value (USD)$69,173,823$86,694,733$38,793,970

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2912.41.0000 and 2912.42.0000.)

 

Other Case Information

  • The petitioner is Solvay USA LLC (Baton Rouge, LA).
  • For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
  • Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers A-570-172 and C-570-173, for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
  • For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
  • To date, Commerce maintains 690 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.