Trade Remedy Digest — 2026-10-27

Summary

Today's chemical-relevant actions center on India's preliminary countervailing duty on Chinese PVC suspension resins (US$83.72–143.82/tonne), a significant cost signal for PVC buyers, and Japan's definitive anti-dumping duties (3.6%–42.1%) on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel from China and Taiwan. Morocco extended safeguard duties on welded steel pipes (19%/18%/17% over three years), while Mexico opened a second sunset review of anti-dumping measures on Chinese ceramic wall/floor tiles. US mattress reviews are non-chemical and excluded.

By Product

PVC suspension resins (HS 3904)

• Case type / Stage: countervailing / preliminary
• Trade route: China → India
• Measure / rate: Provisional CVD US$83.72–143.82/tonne (company-specific; residual 143.82)
• What changed: DGTR issued affirmative preliminary determination recommending provisional countervailing duties on PVC suspension resins (K-value 55–77) from China; duration to be set by the Central Government.
• Procurement impact: Chinese PVC suspension resin landed costs into India likely rise sharply, tightening domestic supply and supporting local PVC prices; buyers should assess alternate origins and contract timing ahead of final determination.
• Source: 印度对华聚氯乙烯悬浮树脂作出反补贴初裁 (CACS Export Response)

Nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip

• Case type / Stage: anti-dumping / final
• Trade route: China; Taiwan (Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu) → Japan
• Measure / rate: Definitive AD duty 3.6%–42.1% (same as provisional), effective 2026-10-31 to 2031-10-30
• What changed: Japan's Cabinet enacted the order imposing definitive anti-dumping duties following affirmative injury/dumping findings; rates unchanged from provisional measures in force since July 9, 2026.
• Procurement impact: Five-year duty certainty raises landed costs for Chinese/Taiwanese nickel-bearing stainless flat products in Japan; buyers may shift to other origins or domestic supply, affecting alloy-steel input sourcing.
• Source: Decision to Impose Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (October 27, 2026) (Japan MOF Trade Remedy)

Welded steel pipes (tapered, circular/square/rectangular section) (HS 7306191090, 7306199900, 7306301099, 7306309900, 7306501090, 7306509900, 7306611010, 7306611090, 7306619000, 7306691000, 7306699900, 7306902012, 7306902019, 7306902022, 7306902029, 7306902039, 7306909019, 7306909099)

• Case type / Stage: safeguard / sunset
• Trade route: All origins except China (mainland, Taiwan, Macao excluded) → Morocco
• Measure / rate: 19% (2026-11-06 to 2027-11-05); 18% (2027-11-06 to 2028-11-05); 17% (2028-11-06 to 2029-11-05)
• What changed: Morocco issued affirmative second sunset review final determination continuing safeguard duties for three more years at declining rates.
• Procurement impact: Extended safeguard keeps steel pipe imports into Morocco costlier for three years; Chinese-origin product is exempt, potentially shifting competitive advantage toward Chinese suppliers.
• Source: 摩洛哥对进口焊接钢管作出保障措施日落复审终裁 (CACS Export Response)

Ceramic wall and floor tiles (HS 6907.21.02, 6907.22.02, 6907.23.02)

• Case type / Stage: anti-dumping / sunset
• Trade route: China → Mexico
• Measure / rate: not stated
• What changed: Mexico's Ministry of Economy initiated a second sunset review of anti-dumping measures on Chinese ceramic wall/floor tiles; existing measures remain in force during the review.
• Procurement impact: Uncertainty persists for Chinese tile sourcing into Mexico; existing duties/price undertakings continue, so buyers should monitor review outcome for potential five-year extension.
• Source: 墨西哥对华墙砖和地砖启动反倾销日落复审调查 (CACS Export Response)

Non-chemical items skipped

Count: 1

• Mattresses From Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam; Determinations — Mattresses are finished consumer goods, not chemical or chemical-related products.

Sources covered

• CACS Export Response
• Japan MOF Trade Remedy
• US Federal Register (ITC)

Generated for 2026-10-27 (Asia/Shanghai).