In a move that could reshape tire and farming markets, the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday unveiled preliminary anti-dumping rulings against halogenated butyl rubber imports from Canada and Japan, while ending its probe into Indian shipments. Starting August 14, importers from Canada and Japan must post security deposits up to 40.5 percent of the shipment value, under the Chinese mainland’s anti-dumping regulations.
Launched in September 2024, the investigation focused on halogenated butyl rubber—a key component for airtight layers in tubeless tires, heat-resistant inner tubes, medicinal stoppers, shock-absorbing pads, adhesives and seals. Early findings showed Canadian and Japanese products were sold below fair market value, inflicting material harm on domestic producers. Conversely, Indian imports held a minor market share, prompting the ministry to terminate that segment of the probe.
On the same day, Beijing also announced provisional measures on Canadian rapeseed, concluding a dumping case that damaged local agriculture. From Thursday, Canadian rapeseed importers face a steep deposit rate of 75.8 percent, designed to level the playing field for farmers in the Chinese mainland.
“Our decisions follow principles of fairness, impartiality and transparency, in line with the Chinese mainland’s laws and World Trade Organization rules,” said a ministry spokesperson, noting that domestic industries had suffered clear losses linked to the dumped imports.
For global entrepreneurs, tire manufacturers and agribusiness investors, these moves signal tighter trade defenses and underline the Chinese mainland’s commitment to protecting home industries against unfair pricing. As the world’s second-largest market for both automotive components and agricultural commodities, shifts in anti-dumping policies here can ripple across supply chains, influencing pricing and sourcing strategies worldwide.
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China announces anti-dumping rulings on butyl rubber from 3 countries
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