Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Hexamethylenetetramine from the People’s Republic of China
Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Hexamethylenetetramine from the People’s Republic of China
On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Final Dumping Margins
| Exporter/Producer | Weighted- Average Dumping Rate Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| China-wide Entity | 405.19* | 394.65 |
* This rate is based on fats available with adverse inferences.
Final Subsidy Rates
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| Changzhou Highassay Chemical Co. | 420.73* |
| China Bluestar International Chemical Co., Ltd. | 420.73* |
| Fengchen Group Co., Ltd. | 420.73* |
| Hutubi Ruiyuantong Chemicals Co., Ltd. | 420.73* |
| Jiangsu Guotai Guomian Trading | 420.73* |
| Jiaozuo Runhua Chemical Industry Co. | 420.73* |
| Qingdao Sun Chemical Corp. Ltd. | 420.73* |
| Runhua Chemical Industry | 420.73* |
| Shandong Aojin Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 420.73* |
| China-wide Entity | 420.73 |
* This rate is based on fats available with adverse inferences.
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 194,720 | 159,701 | 399,684 |
| Value (USD) | $80,704 | $66,190 | $240,803 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2933.69.5000.
Next Steps
- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is running a concurrent injury determination investigation. For more information related to the ITC’s timeline, please refer to the ITC’s calendar.
- In the event of an affirmative ITC final determination, Commerce will issue AD and CVD order, which are expected to be published in the Federal Register on or about September 4, 2025
Other Case Information
- The petitioner of these AD/CVD investigations is Bakelite LLC (Atlanta, GA).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of final FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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-570-180 and C-570-181 for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
- To date, Commerce maintains 769 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.