China Makes Antidumping Final Ruling on Dimethyl Ketone    

On June 10th the Ministry of Commerce announced that starting June 9th, 2008 an antidumping tax will be imposed on dimethyl ketone or 2-propanone (HS code: 29141100) originated from Japan, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan Province for a duration of five years. Antidumping tax rates are as follows:
   On March 9th, 2007 the Ministry of Commerce launched dumping investigation into dimethyl ketone originated from Japan, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan Province. (CCR2007, No. 9)

Companies of Japan
  Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.    7.2%
  Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation    12.1%
  All others    51.6%
Companies of Singapore
  Mitsui Phenols Singapore Pte. Ltd.    6.7%
  All others    51.6%
Companies of Korea
  LG Chem. Ltd.    5.0%
  Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc.    8.9%
  All others    51.6%
Companies of Taiwan Province
  Formosa Chemicals & Fiber Corporation    6.2%
  Taiwan Prosperity Chemical Corporation    6.5%
  All others    51.6%