U.S. Department of Commerce Finalizes Review on Activated Carbon Imports from China
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Background
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finished its review of imports of activated carbon from China. In this review, it was found that some Chinese companies sold activated carbon in the United States at prices lower than usual. The review period was from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
Earlier, on August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce had given preliminary results about this situation. There were some delays due to a government shutdown, which affected the timeline. However, new deadlines were set, and the final results were published on April 23, 2026.
Companies Involved
Two companies in China that were looked at are Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. and Ningxia Huahui Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. had no dumping margin, while Ningxia Huahui Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. showed a dumping margin of 0.56 USD per kilogram.
Seven other companies were not looked at individually but were given the same rate as Ningxia Huahui because they were granted a separate rate.
China-Wide Entity
Some companies were not reviewed and are considered part of a larger group called the China-wide entity. This group has a higher rate of 2.42 USD per kilogram. Five companies did not apply for a separate rate and are included in this China-wide entity.
Next Steps
The U.S. intends to calculate and assess duties based on these findings. For companies found not dumping or with very low margins, no extra duties will be charged. For others, duties will be assessed based on the margins found.
Final Thoughts
The review and its results are important for ensuring fair trade. By finalizing this review, the U.S. Department of Commerce aims to protect local industries from unfair pricing and maintain fair competition. For any shipments entering the U.S. after this report, new cash deposit rates, reflecting these findings, will be in effect.
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