European Commission Imposes Registration on Imports of 1,4-Butanediol from China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States

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The European Commission has issued a regulation making imports of 1,4-Butanediol originating in the People's Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States subject to registration. This decision follows a complaint lodged by INEOS Solvents SA on behalf of producers representing more than 25% of the total Union production of 1,4-Butanediol. The Commission aims to ensure that anti-dumping duties can be levied retroactively on registered imports if the investigation results in findings leading to the imposition of duties.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission has directed customs authorities to register imports of 1,4-Butanediol from China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, usually classified under CN codes 2905 39 26 and 2905 39 28, and CAS number 110-63-4.
  • Registration will expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation, which is 5 August 2025.
  • The Commission has decided to make imports of the product subject to registration on its own initiative under Article 14(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.
  • The calculations provided in the complaint estimate dumping margins between 27% and 87% and an injury elimination level between 70% and 115% for the period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.
  • Personal data collected in the context of this registration will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
  • The regulation imposing definitive duties, if any, will assess the conditions for retroactive collection of duties.

Statistics:

  • Dumping margins: 27% - 87%
  • Injury elimination level: 70% - 115%
  • Registration expires nine months after entry into force of this Regulation (5 August 2025)
  • Total Union production of 1,4-Butanediol: Not specified
  • Percentage of Union production represented by producers who lodged the complaint: More than 25%

Sources:

  • Regulation (EU) 2025/1718, COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1718 of 5 August 2025, making imports of 1,4-Butanediol originating in the People's Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America subject to registration.
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council.