The U.S. Launches Antidumping Probes Into Xanthan Gum from China, Australia

[2012-06-28 16:57:57]


The U.S. government on June 26, 2012 launched anti-dumping (AD) investigations against imports of xanthan gum from China and Australia.

The products covered by the investigations are dry xanthan gum, whether or not coated or blended with other products, said the U.S. Commerce Department in a statement, alleging that those products were sold at less than fair value in U.S. market, with imports from China and Australia having dumping margin of 154.07 percent and 145.20 percent, respectively.

In 2011, imports of xanthan gum from China were at an estimated 64 million U.S. dollars, according to the Commerce Department.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) was scheduled to make its preliminary injury determination on or before July 20, 2012.

If the ITC determines that there is a reasonable indication that imports of xanthan gum from these two countries are materially injuring to or threatening the domestic industry, the probes will continue. Then the Commerce Department will be scheduled to make its preliminary determinations in November 2012.

This is the latest U.S. trade protection move against China this year. As the U.S. economy is undergoing a slow recovery, protectionism practices by the world's largest economy are on the rise.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has repeatedly urged Washington to abide by its commitment against protectionism and help maintain a free, open and just international trade environment.
Source: Xinhua
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