Opportunity
Federal Register #A-580-914
Trade Investigations: Chromium Trioxide from Turkiye and Superabsorbent Polymers from Korea
Buyer
International Trade Administration
Posted
May 22, 2026
Identifier
A-580-914
NAICS
541690
This notice summarizes ongoing trade investigations and administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance office - OEMs and Vendors: - LG Chem, Ltd. (LGC) is the only named Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for superabsorbent polymers - Products/Services Requested: - Chromium trioxide (CAS 1333820), including dry, solution, and blends with at least 90% chromium trioxide by formula weight - Certain superabsorbent polymers (SAP) from the Republic of Korea - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers are listed, as this is a regulatory review, not a procurement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The review covers antidumping duties and fair value determinations for chemical imports - The preliminary finding is that LG Chem, Ltd. did not sell SAP below normal value during the review period - Interested parties are invited to comment and submit briefs on the preliminary results - The chromium trioxide investigation covers imports from Turkiye and includes detailed scope and methodology - Periods of Review/Investigation: - Chromium trioxide: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 - Superabsorbent polymers: December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024 - Locations: - U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 - United States (as the place of performance for trade enforcement)
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea for the period December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024. The preliminary determination is that LG Chem, Ltd. did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during this period. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. The review follows regulatory procedures and includes opportunities for public comment and hearings.