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China: Continuation of anti-dumping measures of halogenated butyl rubber from US, EU, UK and SG

Date of publication: August 30, 2024
On August 19, 2024, the Trade Remedies Bureau and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China released Announcement No. 32, effective from August 20, 2024, detailing the continuation of anti-dumping measures on imports of halogenated butyl rubber from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. This follows a final review investigation which concluded that terminating these measures would likely result in continued or recurring dumping and damage to China's industry. The anti-dumping duties, originally set in 2018, will remain in effect for another five years starting August 20, 2024, with specific duty rates for companies from the mentioned regions. Import operators must pay these duties to Chinese customs based on the dutiable price. Dissatisfied parties can seek administrative reconsideration or litigation.
Background
  • August 10, 2018: Anti-dumping duties imposed on halogenated butyl rubber from the US, EU, and Singapore.
    • US: 75.5%
    • EU: 27.4% - 71.9%
    • Singapore: 23.1% - 45.2%
    • Duration: 5 years
  • November 19, 2019: Interim review of anti-dumping measures for ExxonMobil.
  • January 29, 2021: Post-Brexit, trade remedy measures for the EU also apply to the UK.
  • August 16, 2023: Final review investigation initiated for the US, EU, UK, and Singapore.
Key changes and decisions
Review decision
Continued or recurring dumping and damage to China's halogenated butyl rubber industry is likely if measures are terminated.
Anti-dumping measures:
  • Anti-dumping duties to continue for another 5 years from August 20, 2024.
  • Scope remains the same as in Announcement No. 40 of 2018.
Product(s) in scope
  • Importers must pay anti-dumping duties to Chinese Customs when they import certain rubber products from the EU, UK, and Singapore.
  • The anti-dumping duty amount is calculated by multiplying the customs dutiable price by the anti-dumping duty rate, which varies depending on the origin and the exporter of the products.
  • In addition to the anti-dumping duties, importers must also pay import VAT, which is based on the dutiable price plus the tariffs and the anti-dumping duties.
Duty rates:
US companies
  • ExxonMobil: 75.5%
  • Other US companies: 75.5%
Eu companies:
  • ARLANXEO Belgium AB: 27.4%
  • Other EU companies: 71.9%
UK companies:
  • ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Ltd.: 71.9%
  • Other UK companies: 71.9%
Singapore companies:
  • ARLANXEO Singapore Pte Ltd: 23.1%
  • Other Singapore companies: 45.2%
Methods of imposing duties
  • Import operators to pay anti-dumping duties to Chinese Customs from August 20, 2024.
  • Calculation: Anti-dumping duty amount = customs dutiable price × anti-dumping duty rate.
  • Import VAT calculated on dutiable price plus tariffs and anti-dumping duties.
Administrative reconsideration and litigation:
Dissatisfied parties may apply for administrative reconsideration or file a lawsuit in the People's Court.
Effective date:
This announcement is effective from August 20, 2024.For more information on how ONESOURCE™ Global Trade Solutions can assist you in adopting our Global Trade Content, please contact your Account Manager or Client Services Manager.