Difluoromethane (R-32) From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

Brief takeaway: The ITC is conducting an expedited five-year (sunset) review to decide whether removing the existing antidumping duty order on difluoromethane (R-32) from China should continue, which keeps those duties in place for now.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission has scheduled an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revoking the antidumping duty order on difluoromethane (R-32) from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The notice describes a procedural step in reviewing an existing order, not a new duty or a change to current rates.

Who's affected: The notice names difluoromethane (R-32) as the covered product and China (CN) as the country of origin. Specific HTS codes are not stated in this notice text.

What to review:
- Review whether the products you import are difluoromethane (R-32) of Chinese origin that may fall within the scope of this existing order.
- Confirm with your customs broker whether antidumping duties currently apply to your entries and at what rate.
- Check the correct country of origin and product classification for shipments that may be within scope.
- Review the outcome and any timelines of this review with your broker or trade counsel as they become available.

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