A petition filed Sept. 30 alleges that hexamine from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia is being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. and that such goods from China and India are benefiting from countervailable subsidies. The alleged average dumping margins are as follows.
- China – 723.50 percent
- Germany – 99.96 and 106.33
- India – 33.66 percent to 43.27 percent
- Saudi Arabia - 482.29 percent
The product covered by this petition is hexamine (the common name for hexamethylene tetramine) in granular form or powder, regardless of particle size, or as a slurry, stabilized or unstabilized, whether or not blended, mixed, pulverized, or grounded with other products, containing more than 50 percent hexamine by weight. Hexamine is employed in metal finishing as a corrosion inhibitor. Its ability to form a protective layer on metals extends the life of various metal components used in the construction, manufacturing, and automotive industries.
Subject hexamine is classified under HTSUS 2933.69.5000.
The Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission will next determine whether to launch AD and CV duty and injury investigations, respectively, on this product. There are strict statutory deadlines associated with these proceedings, so affected companies that wish to protect their interests should contact Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg as soon as possible.
For more information, please contact attorney Kristen Smith at (202) 730-4965.
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