Brazil Initiates Review of its Antidumping Duty Measure on Adipic Acid from the United States, the People’s Republic of China, France, Germany, and Italy
Brazil Initiates Review of its Antidumping Duty Measure on Adipic Acid from the United States, the People’s Republic of China, France, Germany, and Italy
On March 31, Brazil’s Department of Commercial Defense (DECOM) initiated an expiry review of its antidumping (AD) measure on imports of adipic acid from the United States, the People’s Republic of China, France, Germany, and Italy. Brazil’s AD measure on adipic acid has been in place since April 1, 2015. The AD duties currently in place for U.S. producers/exporters are $150.45 USD per kilogram.
What is an expiry review?
An expiry review is also known as a sunset review, and its purpose is to determine whether the revocation of the AD or countervailing duty measure would be likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping or unfair subsidization and material injury to the domestic industry. The measure may only be extended beyond five years, counting from the date on which a measure was first instituted or the most recently completed expiry review, if both conditions are met.
How can I participate?
U.S. companies involved in the production, sale, or distribution of the subject goods should register as interested parties as soon as possible. Registration is the first step in protecting your rights in a foreign trade remedy proceeding. Doing so allows you to access the case records and submit information and comments, ensuring that your views are considered. To register as an interested party, please follow the instructions listed in Paragraph 3 the Initiation Notice.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Period of Investigation | July 2024 through June 2025 |
| Interested Party Registration Deadline* | April 20, 2026 |
| Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline* | April 30, 2026 |
| Final Determination* | January 31, 2026 |
*Estimated
Product Under Investigation
The subject merchandise is adipic acid, which is a white crystalline powder used mainly in the production of nylon and polyurethane foam. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under tariff code 2917.12.10.
A complete description of the scope can be found in Section 3 of the Annex in the Initiation Notice.
Contact Us
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade Remedy Compliance supports U.S. companies facing foreign trade remedy proceedings (antidumping duty, countervailing duty, and safeguard actions) and ensures foreign governments comply with their international trade obligations. Should you have any questions, please contact TRCS@trade.gov. For more information, visit Office of Trade Remedy Compliance.