U.S. Department of Commerce Maintains Antidumping Duty on Melamine from China

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to keep the antidumping duty on melamine coming from China. This is because removing the duty could lead to more unfair pricing practices.

Melamine is a type of chemical used in making many products, such as laminates, adhesives, and dinnerware. The U.S. has been checking the pricing practices related to melamine from China to make sure they are fair.

The decision from the Department of Commerce happened after a review that started on June 1, 2026. This review is called a sunset review. In this review, the Department looks into whether taking away the duty would cause dumping to start again. Dumping is when a country sells a product cheaper in another country than in its own.

The Department found that if the antidumping duty were removed, it could lead to dumping again. This means the U.S. believes that without the duty, China might sell melamine at unfairly low prices.

A company called Cornerstone Chemical Company was involved in the review. They make melamine in the U.S. and showed interest in keeping the duty.

In the review, the U.S. International Trade Commission was also informed about the decision. This is another way of making sure that everyone is aware of the pricing practices.

The final decision shows that the U.S. plans to keep a check on melamine coming from China. The goal is to stop unfair trade practices and make sure U.S. companies can compete fairly.

Because of the review, a dumping margin of up to 363.31 percent might apply. A dumping margin is a kind of tax rate on imported goods that are being dumped.

This decision is important to U.S. companies that make melamine. It helps them to make and sell their products without facing unfair competition from imports.

This careful approach supports fair trade practices and ensures the U.S. market remains competitive and fair for all producers.

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