China extends anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports

Beijing – China’s Commerce Ministry (Mofcom) has announced a decision to extend on anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports from the US, EU, Singapore and the US for five years.

Effective 20 Aug, the decision follows a sunset review of tariffs initially imposed in 2018 and reinstate the rates introduced at the time, Mofcom announced 19 Aug.

Mofcom said it had ruled that if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of the product from the said countries “may continue or occur again,” damaging the 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%

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.