Ministry of Commerce: Continue to impose anti-dumping duties on imported resorcinol originating from Japan for a period of 5 years

On March 22, 2013, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 13 of 2013, deciding to impose anti-dumping duties on imported resorcinol originating from Japan and the United States starting from March 23, 2013, with an implementation period of 5 years. The tax rate for Japanese companies was 40.5%, and for American companies, it was 30.1%. On March 22, 2019, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 10 of 2019, deciding to continue imposing anti-dumping duties on imported resorcinol originating from Japan and the United States, with an implementation period of 5 years.

On March 22, 2024, at the request of China's resorcinol industry, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 9 of 2024, deciding to conduct a final review investigation on the anti-dumping measures applicable to imported resorcinol originating from Japan starting from March 23, 2024. As the United States has ceased production of resorcinol, the applicant did not file for a final review investigation of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imported resorcinol originating from the United States. Starting from March 23, 2024, the anti-dumping measures applicable to imported resorcinol originating from the United States will expire and terminate.

The Ministry of Commerce conducted an investigation into the possibility of continued or recurring dumping of resorcinol imported from Japan if anti-dumping measures were terminated, and the likelihood of continued or recurring damage to China's resorcinol industry. Based on Article 48 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Anti-Dumping Regulations"), a review decision was made (see attachment). The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

I. Reconsideration Decision

The Ministry of Commerce has ruled that if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of imported resorcinol originating from Japan into China may continue or recur, and the damage to China's resorcinol industry may continue or recur.

II. Anti-dumping Measures

According to Article 50 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations, based on the investigation results, the Ministry of Commerce proposes to the Tariff Commission of the State Council to continue implementing anti-dumping measures. The Tariff Commission of the State Council makes a decision based on the proposal from the Ministry of Commerce, and as of March 23, 2025, will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on resorcinol imported from Japan for a period of 5 years.

The scope of products subject to anti-dumping duties is the same as the products covered by the original anti-dumping measures, consistent with the product scope in Announcement No. 13 of 2013 by the Ministry of Commerce. Specifically, it is as follows:

Chinese name: resorcinol, also known as 1,3-benzenediol, resorcin

English name: M-dihydroxybenzene or Resorcinol

Molecular formula: C6H6O2

chemical structure formula

Physical and chemical characteristics: usually appears as white needle-like crystals, gradually turns red when exposed to air, easily soluble in water, ethanol, and ether, soluble in chloroform and carbon tetrachloride, insoluble in benzene.

Main use: Resorcinol is an important chemical synthesis intermediate and fine chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of rubber adhesives and UV absorbers. In addition, resorcinol can also be used in the production of wood adhesives, flame retardants, and various pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates, etc.

The product is classified under the Customs Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 29072100. Resorcinol salts under this tariff number are not included in the scope of the products under investigation.

According to the provisions of Announcement No. 13 of 2013 and Announcement No. 10 of 2019 by the Ministry of Commerce, the anti-dumping duty rates levied on various Japanese companies are as follows:

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. 40.5%

（Sumitomo Chemical Company，Limited）

2. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. 40.5%

（Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.）   

3. Other Japanese companies                           40.5%

III. Method of Levying Anti-dumping Duties

Starting from March 23, 2025, import operators importing resorcinol originating from Japan shall pay the corresponding anti-dumping duties to the Customs of the People's Republic of China. The anti-dumping duty is levied on an ad valorem basis according to the dutiable value determined by the Customs, and the calculation formula is: the amount of anti-dumping duty = the dutiable value determined by the Customs for imported goods × the rate of anti-dumping duty. The value-added tax at the import stage is levied on an ad valorem basis, using the sum of the dutiable value determined by the Customs, tariffs, and anti-dumping duties as the dutiable value.

IV. Administrative Reconsideration and Administrative Litigation

According to the provisions of Article 53 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, if dissatisfied with this review decision, one may lawfully apply for administrative reconsideration or file a lawsuit with the People's Court.

V. This announcement shall be implemented from March 23, 2025.

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

March 22, 2025