South Korea Superabsorbent Polymers: Commerce Issues AD Duty Final Determination
The Commerce Department issued its final determination in the antidumping duty investigation on superabsorbent polymers from South Korea (A-580-914). Cash deposit rates set in this final determination take effect Oct. 27, the date it is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register.
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The next step is for the International Trade Commission to make its final injury determination, currently scheduled for Dec. 5, according to a Commerce fact sheet. If the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue an AD duty order and duties will be made permanent. If the ITC finds no injury, the investigation will be terminated and all cash deposits will be refunded.
Estimated AD Cash Deposit Rates
Commerce will instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of subject merchandise entered on or after the dates listed below, and require an AD duty cash deposit equal to the following AD rates beginning Oct. 27:
| Exporter/Producer | AD Rate |
|---|---|
| LG Chem, Ltd. | 17.64% |
| All Others | 17.64% |
(The period of investigation is 10/01/20 - 09/30/21. See Commerce’s notice for more information, including the scope of the investigation (unchanged), detailed instructions on cash deposit rates, etc. See 2206070026 for a summary of the preliminary determination of this investigation.)