China Abandons Investigation into Indian Rubber, Canadian Pressure Mounts
China Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Halogenated Butyl Rubber Imports
Starting August 14, 2025, China has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber (HIIR) imports from Canada and Japan. The duties range from 13.8% to 40.5% depending on the exporter, with India being excluded from the duties due to its low market share.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) launched an anti-dumping investigation on September 14, 2024, finding dumping and material injury linked to imports from Canada and Japan. The investigation on India was terminated due to its low export volume.
The provisional deposit rates for imports into China are as follows:
| Country | Company/Exporter | Provisional Deposit Rate | |---------|--------------------------------|--------------------------| | Canada | Arlanxeo Canada Inc. | 26.2% | | Canada | All other exporters | 40.5% | | Japan | Japan Butyl Co., Ltd. | 13.8% | | Japan | All other exporters | 30.1% |
These duties apply to halogenated butyl rubber, including chlorobutyl and bromobutyl grades, under tariff codes 40023910 and 40023990.
It is important to note that these duties are not final and could be revised after further review by MOFCOM.
This ruling could have significant impacts on the global trade of specialized industrial materials. The higher costs for Canadian and Japanese halogenated butyl rubber could pass through to manufacturers and potentially to consumers in sectors that depend heavily on the product. The costs tied to the ruling for Canada and Japan will likely reduce export volumes and trigger supply chain realignments, potentially pushing some buyers toward alternative suppliers such as India.
This case highlights how targeted Chinese anti-dumping measures can influence procurement strategies, investment flows, and the balance of global trade in specialized industrial materials. The decision fits into a broader global trade environment marked by escalating reciprocal measures.
No specific information was found on other trade regulations or tariffs apart from these provisional anti-dumping deposits. If you need details on broader or different duties or trade restrictions, those would require further, more specialized sources.
References:
[1] China's Ministry of Commerce website [2] Global Trade Alert
In the context of China imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports, it's possible that we could see a shift in the global sports industry, as these duties could affect the supply and cost of specialized industrial materials used in sports equipment manufacturing. For instance, defi sports equipment manufacturers, heavily dependent on halogenated butyl rubber for their products, might face increased production costs, which could be passed on to the consumers. Consequently, they may need to reevaluate their procurement strategies and explore alternatives, such as sourcing from Indian suppliers, to mitigate the financial impact of these duties.
