Final Determinations in Antidumping Duty Investigations of Methionine from Japan and Spain
On July 20, 2021, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of Methionine from Japan and Spain.
Final Dumping Rates
| Country | Producer/Exporter | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd [1] | 76.50% |
| All Others | 76.50% |
| Country | Producer/Exporter | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Adisseo España S.A. [1] | 37.53% |
| All Others | 37.53% |
[1] Mandatory Respondent
| Event | AD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | July 29, 2020 |
| DOC Initiation Date | August 18, 2020 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination(s) | September 14, 2020 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination(s) | February 25, 2021 |
| DOC Final Determination(s) | July 19, 2021 |
| ITC Final Determination(s) | September 2, 20201 |
| Issuance of Order(s) [1] | September 9, 2021 |
[1] This will take place only in the event of affirmative final determinations from Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Note: Commerce preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in section 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a) of the Act.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Volume (KG) | 11,090,335 | 16,203,437 | 28,025,673 |
| Value (USD) | $26,659,494 | $31,932,324 | $52,064,724 | |
| Spain | Volume (KG) | 12,880,665 | 34,346,436 | 39,247,281 |
| Value (USD) | $25,368,997 | $56,947,362 | $57,039,980 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheadings 2930.40.0000 and 2930.90.4600).
The petitioner is Novus International, Inc. (St. Charles, MO).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigation 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-588-879 and A-469-822 for Japan and Spain investigations, respectively.
Commerce currently maintains 620 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.