BEIJING—China's Commerce Ministry (Mofcom) is extending anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports from the U.S., European Union, United Kingdom and Singapore for five years.
Effective Aug. 20, the decision follows a sunset review of tariffs initially imposed in 2018 and reinstates the rates introduced at the time, Mofcom announced Aug. 19.
Mofcom said it had ruled that if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of the product from said countries "may continue or occur again," damaging the local industry.
As a result, the extended round of tariffs will be effective will be as follows:
U.S.
- Exxon Mobil Corp. – 75.5 percent
- All others – 75.5 percent
EU:
- Arlanxeo Belgium Ltd. – 27.4 percent
- All others – 71.9 percent
U.K.:
- ExxonMobil Chemical Co. Ltd. – 71.9 percent
- All others – 71.9 percent
Singapore:
- Arlanxeo Singapore Pte Ltd. – 23.1 percent
- All others – 45.2 percent
Halogenated butyl rubber is widely used in applications including tire inner liners, heat-resistant hoses, conveyor belts, pharmaceutical stoppers, shockproof pads, adhesives and sealing products.
