商务部：对原产自美欧等地进口苯酚继续征收反倾销税

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China announced the continuation of anti-dumping duties on imported phenol from the United States, European Union, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand starting from August 29, 2025, for a period of five years [1][2]. Group 1: Anti-Dumping Duties - The anti-dumping duties on imported phenol from the specified countries were initially imposed on September 6, 2019, with rates ranging from 10.6% to 287.2% depending on the country and company [1]. - The rates for the anti-dumping duties are as follows: - United States: 244.3% - 287.2% - European Union: 30.4% - South Korea: 12.5% - 23.7% - Japan: 19.3% - 27.0% - Thailand: 10.6% - 28.6% [1]. - The Ministry of Commerce conducted an investigation into the potential continuation of dumping and damage to the Chinese phenol industry if the anti-dumping measures were terminated [2]. Group 2: Review and Recommendations - A final review investigation was initiated on September 6, 2024, based on the application from the Chinese phenol industry, which did not include the UK in the review process [2]. - The Ministry of Commerce recommended to the State Council Tariff Commission to continue the anti-dumping measures based on the investigation results, which indicated a likelihood of continued or renewed dumping and damage to the domestic industry [2][3]. Group 3: Taxation and Compliance - Importers of phenol from the specified countries will be required to pay the corresponding anti-dumping duties to the customs of the People's Republic of China starting from August 29, 2025 [3]. - The anti-dumping tax will be calculated based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [3].