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Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Vanillin from China

Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Vanillin from the People’s Republic of China

On June 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of vanillin from the People’s Republic of China (China).

Final Dumping Margins

China

ExporterProducer Weighted-Average Dumping Margin (percent)Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent)
Jiangxi Brother Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Brother Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 
Chongqing Thrive Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. Chongqing Thrive Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 
HongKong Wictive Merchants Co., Ltd. Kunshan Asia Aroma Corp., Ltd.190.20 190.15 
Kunshan Asia Aroma Corp., Ltd. Kunshan Asia Aroma Corp., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 
Mianyang Sunshine Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. Mianyang Sunshine Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 
Shanghai Fuxin Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. Jiaxing Zhonghua Chemical Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 
Shenzhen Siyomicro Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Siyomicro Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. 190.20  190.15
Wuxi Lotus Essence Co., Ltd. Jiaxing Zhonghua Chemical Co., Ltd. 190.20  190.15
Xiamen Bestally Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Xiamen Oamic Biotech Co., Ltd. 190.20  190.15
China-Wide Entity379.87* 379.82 

* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.

Final Subsidy Rates

China

Exporter/ProducerSubsidy Rate (percent ad valorem)
Jiaxing Guihua Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. 42.10
All Others42.10

* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.

Case Calendar

EventAD INVESTIGATIONsCVD INVESTIGATIONs
Petitions FiledJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024
ITC Preliminary DeterminationsJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsJanuary 8, 2024November 12, 2024
Commerce Final DeterminationsJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025
ITC Final Determination*June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Issuance of Orders**July 21, 2025July 21, 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 (the Act).  For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Act.

* This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations 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

China202120222023
Volume (KG)3,089,7573,500,5172,326,416 
Value (USD)$69,173,823$86,694,733$38,793,970

Source:  U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) subheadings 2912.41.0000 and 2912.42.0000.) 

Other Case Information

  • The petitioner is Solvay USA LLC (Baton Rouge, LA).
  • 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 investigations, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to the following case numbers:

    Trading PartnerAD Case NumberCVD Case Number
    ChinaA-570-172C-570-173
  • To date, Commerce maintains 755 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.