Difluoromethane (R-32) From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

Brief takeaway: The ITC has started a five-year (sunset) review to decide whether to keep or revoke the existing antidumping duty order on difluoromethane (R-32) from China.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission has instituted a review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revoking the antidumping duty order on R-32 from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The notice states that interested parties are requested to respond by submitting the specified information to the Commission.

Who's affected: The notice names difluoromethane (R-32) from China. It does not specify HTS codes in the text provided. The affected country of origin cited is China.

What to review:
- Review whether any products you import are or contain difluoromethane (R-32) that could fall within the scope of this order.
- Confirm with your customs broker whether an existing antidumping duty order on R-32 from China currently affects your entries.
- Check whether, as an interested party, you may wish to respond to the Commission within the response window described in the full notice.
- Confirm the applicable HTS classifications and origin for any R-32-related goods with your broker.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.