商务部公布对原产于美国、欧盟、韩国、日本和泰国的进口苯酚所适用反倾销措施的期终复审裁定

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China has announced the continuation of anti-dumping measures on imported phenol from the United States, EU, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, effective from August 29, 2025, for a period of five years [2][3]. Group 1: Anti-Dumping Measures - The anti-dumping tax rates for phenol imports are as follows: - United States: 244.3% - 287.2% - EU: 30.4% - South Korea: 12.5% - 23.7% - Japan: 19.3% - 27.0% - Thailand: 10.6% - 28.6% These rates are consistent with the previous announcements [1][4]. - The Ministry of Commerce has determined that if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the likelihood of continued or renewed dumping of phenol from the aforementioned countries remains, which could harm the Chinese phenol industry [2][3]. Group 2: Product Information - Phenol is an important organic chemical raw material used in the production of phenolic resins, bisphenol A, caprolactam, alkylphenols, and salicylic acid, among others. It is also utilized as a solvent, reagent, and disinfectant across various industries including synthetic fibers, plastics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fragrances, dyes, coatings, and refining [4]. Group 3: Implementation and Compliance - From August 29, 2025, importers of phenol from the specified countries must pay the corresponding anti-dumping duties to the Customs of the People's Republic of China, calculated based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [3][6]. - The calculation formula for the anti-dumping tax is: Anti-dumping tax amount = Customs-determined taxable price × Anti-dumping tax rate [6]. Group 4: Legal Recourse - Parties dissatisfied with the review decision may apply for administrative reconsideration or file a lawsuit in the People's Court according to the Anti-Dumping Regulations [7]. Group 5: Effective Date - This announcement will take effect from August 29, 2025 [8].