Preliminary Determinations in the AD Investigation of Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters from the People’s Republic of China
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters from the People’s Republic of China
On November 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of certain alkyl phosphate esters from the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of certain alkyl phosphate esters from China.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
China
| Exporter | Producer | Estimated Weighted-Average Dumping Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. | Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. | 247.52 | 175.82 |
| Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. | 164.29 | 141.98 |
| ACETO (SHANGHAI) LTD. | Xinji Hongzheng Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Anhui Shengli Import and Export Co., Ltd. | Anhui Shengli Pesticide & Chemistry Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Anhui Shengli Import and Export Co., Ltd. | Ningguo Long Day Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Fujian Wynca Technology Co., Ltd. | Fujian Wynca Technology Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Fujian Wynca Technology Co., Ltd. | Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Fujian Wynca Technology Co., Ltd. | Shandong Yarong Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shandong Yarong Chemical Co., Ltd. | Shandong Yarong Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shanghai Iroyal Chemical Co., Ltd. | Futong Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shanghai Iroyal Chemical Co., Ltd. | Fujian Wynca Technology Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shanghai Iroyal Chemical Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Hong Hao Technology Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shanghai Iroyal Chemical Co., Ltd. | Shandong Yarong Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shanghai Iroyal Chemical Co., Ltd. | Xuancheng City Trooyawn Refined Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Shanghai Yongxiangshun International Trade Co., Ltd. | Hebei Zhenxing Chemical and Rubber Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Xuancheng City Trooyawn Refined Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | Xuancheng City Trooyawn Refined Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Yoke Chemicals and New Materials (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. | Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Zhangjiagang Fortune Chemical Co., Ltd. | Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemicals Limited Liability Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| Zhangjiagnag Fortune Chemical Co., Ltd . | Shandong Yarong Chemical Co., Ltd. | 182.22 | 135.22 |
| China-Wide Entity | 269.60* | 247.29 | |
* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | April 23, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 13, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | June 7, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | November 26, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | April 17, 2025* |
| ITC Final Determination** | June 2, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order*** | June 9, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
* If a deadline falls on a weekend of Federal Holiday, the deadline falls to the next business day.
** This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 51,713,548 | 47,871,892 | 53,501,318 |
| Value (USD) | 118,783,614 | 104,873,453 | 73,791,562 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 2919.90.5050).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is ICL-IP America, Inc. (Saint Louis, MO)
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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:
Trading Partner Antidumping Duty Investigation Case Number China A-570-160 - To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.