Antidumping Investigation on SBS Rubber from China
Today, August 7th, 2024, the Ministry of Economy published the notice of Initiation of the Antidumping Investigation concerning Styrene-Butadiene Thermoplastic Rubber from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In this post, you will find all the relevant information concerning this investigation.
Petitioner
The company that requested the initiation of the antidumping investigation on SBS rubber is the Mexican producer Dynasol Elastómeros S.A. de C.V.
Investigated Product
The name of the investigated product is Styrene butadiene styrene thermoplastic rubber. Commercially, it is known as SBS rubber, SBS thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic rubber, styrene-butadiene-styrene, polybutadiene-styrene, synthetic rubber, copolymer rubber, styrene-butadiene block copolymer, among others. The condition for this to be considered as an SBS rubber is that the combination of butadiene and styrene make up 100% of the content.
Mexican Tariff Item
SBS rubber is imported into national territory under the tariff items 3903.90.99, 4002.11.99, 4002.19.02, 4002.19.99 and 4002.99.99 of the Mexican HTS.
Normal Value
To determine the normal value of the SBS rubber, the Ministry of Economy resorted to the domestic prices of China. In particular, it took into consideration the information of the Chinese producer Sinopec.
Period of Investigation (Dumping)
On the one hand, the Ministry of Economy determined that the period of investigation is from April 1st, 2023, to March 31st, 2024. The period of investigation is the timelapse used to analyze whether the investigated product imports were done under dumping.
Period of Analysis (Injury)
On the other hand, the Ministry of Economy established that the period of analysis is going to be that from April 1st, 2021, to March 31st, 2024. This timeframe will be used to determine a potential threat of injury to the domestic producers of SBS rubber.
Deadline
The last day for exporters and producers to submit its information to participate in this antidumping investigation is September 17th, 2024. A deadline extension may be requested.
List of Producers and Exporters
The Ministry of Economy listed the following foreign companies as known producers and exporters of SBS rubber originating from China:
Fujian Jinrong Business Co. Ltd. Meiling Street, Room 702, M-1 Building Shimao Artificial Lake Area, Jinjiang Zip Code 362200, Fujian, China | Huizhou LCY Elastomers Corp. No. 299 Shihua Dadaozhong Dayawan Economic & Technological Development Zone, Huizhou Zip Code 516082, Guangdong, China
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Mega Capital (Hong Kong) No. 88 Fuhua 3rd Road, 17CD, Times Fortune Building Futian District Zip Code 518033, Shenzhen, China
| Shenzen Mega Capital Enterprise Co., Ltd. No. 88 Fuhua 3rd Road, 17CD, Times Fortune Building Futian District Zip Code 518033, Shenzhen, China |
Zhejiang Wuhe Import and Export Co., Ltd. No. 188 Zhaohui Road, No. 306 Min’an Road, 2 floor, A2001-A12 Jiangdongqu, Ningbo Zip Code 315000, Zhejiang, China
| Zhejiang Zhongli Synthetic No. 3000, Haitao Road, Dushangang Town Pinghu City Zip Code 314200, Zhejiang, China
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Compras Asia International Trading | Dazi (Luoyang) Import & Export Co. Ltd. |
Beijing Sabote Petrochemicals | Gold Max Group Co. Ltd. |
HK Liutong Trade, Ltd. | LCY Elastomer, Lp. |
Kartli International, Ag. | Kings Wood, Llc. |
Laizhou Chiyuan Industry and Trade | Ningbo Taiyong Automotive Parts Co. Ltd. |
Protrade (Shangai) Trading Co. | Pangs Chem Hk, Ltd |
Xiamen Xintengyang Trade Co. Ltd. | Top State International Co. Ltd. |
Ningbo Changhong Polymer Scientific and Technical, Inc. | Wenzhou Shengteng Trade Co. Ltd. |
If you want more detailed information, please check out our legal alert on this antidumping investigation on SBS rubber here.
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