U.S. International Trade Commission Launches Investigations into Amine Compounds from China
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the start of investigations regarding certain amine compounds imported from China. These investigations, labeled Nos. 701-TA-808 and 731-TA-1809, will determine if the U.S. market is harmed by these imports. The investigations were commenced as of September 29, 2026.
The USITC will investigate if these amine compounds are sold in the U.S. for less than their fair value, and if they are subsidized by the Chinese government. If confirmed, this could mean unfair trade practices are being employed by China regarding these chemicals.
The affected chemicals fall under the following statistical reporting numbers in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule: 2909.11.00.00, 2921.29.00.55, 2922.19.96.90, and 2934.99.90.01.
Evonik Corporation from New Jersey and Huntsman International LLC from Texas filed the petition prompting these investigations. These companies represent sectors in the U.S. that might be impacted by these imports.
The Commission must provide a preliminary decision by November 13, 2026. This timeline depends on whether the Department of Commerce extends the initiation period for these investigations.
A conference will be held on October 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The USITC’s Office of Investigations will conduct this conference. It is a part of the preliminary phase, where evidence and discussions will inform the Commission’s decision-making.
The public can participate in these investigations by entering an appearance with the USITC. Interested parties have seven days from the notice’s publication to declare their involvement.
There will be a public service list of all participating parties. Special allowances are made for business proprietary information, available to authorized applicants under an administrative protective order.
Written submissions regarding these investigations can be filed by any person by October 23, 2026. These must follow USITC’s rules and are essential for thorough examination.
By initiating these investigations, the USITC is ensuring that all trading practices affecting U.S. industries are fair and just. The outcome of these investigations will influence future trade and economic policies.
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