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China Extends Countervailing Duties on U.S. n-Propyl Alcohol Imports for Five Years

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The Ministry of Commerce of China released Announcement No. 55 of 2026. Following an expiry review, it determined that countervailing duties on U.S.-origin n-propyl alcohol should continue for five years, from November 6, 2026. The duty rates remain unchanged: Dow Chemical at 37.7%, OQ Chemicals at 34.2%, and other U.S. companies at 37.7%. The decision covers U.S. exporters, with specific rates for Dow Chemical and OQ Chemicals and a residual rate for other U.S. companies. n-Propyl alcohol is widely used in lithium battery electrolytes, pharmaceuticals, and coatings.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026

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China's Ministry of Commerce to Continue Countervailing Duties on U.S.-Origin n-Propanol
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  1. 1Institutional statementNov 5, 18:26single sourcereport-time onlyrevised

    商务部：对原产于美国的进口正丙醇继续征收反补贴税

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    商务部和国务院关税税则委员会
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    继续征收反补贴税
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    原产于美国的进口正丙醇
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  1. China News Service · FinanceRelated fact: single sourceFact occurrence time unverifiedSource report revised
    China's Ministry of Commerce to Continue Countervailing Duties on U.S.-Origin n-Propanol

    Report first recorded Nov 5, 18:26

    On November 5, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 55 of 2026, deciding to continue countervailing duties on U.S.-origin n-propanol from November 6, 2026, for five years. Rates remain unchanged: 37.7% for Dow Chemical, 34.2% for OQ Chemicals, and 37.7% for other U.S. companies. The measure follows a sunset review and covers a chemical used in lithium battery electrolytes, pharmaceuticals, and coatings.

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