China extends duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports

Beijing – China’s Commerce Ministry (Mofcom) has extended anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports from the US, EU, Singapore and the US.

The decision follows a sunset review of tariffs initially imposed in 2018 and a review petition by Zhejiang Cenway New Materials Co., Ltd, Mofcom announced 16 Aug.

Mofcom said it established that without the measures, there was a “possibility of continuation or recurrence of dumping” and damage to local industry.

As a result, the extended round of tariffs will be effective 20 Aug and will be as follows:

US:
1. Exxon Mobil Corp. 75.5%
2. All others 75.5%

EU:
1. Arlanxeo Belgium Ltd. 27.4%
2. All others 71.9%

UK:
1. ExxonMobil Chemical Co. Ltd. 71.9%
2. All others 71.9%

Singapore:
1. Arlanxeo Singapore Pte Ltd 23.1%
2. All others 45.2%

The dumping investigation period for the review was from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, and the industrial damage investigation period was from 1 Jan 2018 to 30 June 2023.

Halogenated butyl rubber is widely used in applications including tire inner liners, heat-resistant hose, conveyor belts, pharmaceutical stoppers, shockproof pads, adhesives and sealing products.