Federal Register #A-580-921

Antidumping Duty Order on Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers from Korea; NOAA Authorization for Marine Mammal Incidental Take

This summary covers two regulatory actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce:

• Antidumping Duty Order (International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance):

  • The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an antidumping duty order on certain multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and acrylated bisphenol-A epoxy based oligomers imported from the Republic of Korea.
  • Products covered include:
  • Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) (CAS No. 109-16-0)
  • 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA) (CAS No. 13048-33-4)
  • Tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA) (CAS No. 42978-66-5)
  • Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) (CAS No. 3290-92-4)
  • Trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) (CAS No. 15625-89-5)
  • Ethoxylated trimethylol-propane triacrylate (EOTMPTA) (CAS No. 28961-43-5)
  • Dipropylene glycol diacrylate (DPGDA) (CAS No. 57472-68-1)
  • Bisphenol-A-epichlorohydrin copolymer acrylate (Epoxy Acrylate) (CAS No. 55818-57-0)
  • The order imposes antidumping duties on these imports due to findings of sales at less than fair value, which materially injure U.S. industry.
  • Notable exclusions: Downstream products such as inks and coatings are not covered by this order.
  • No specific OEMs or U.S. procurement is involved; this is a regulatory action affecting importers and exporters.

• Letter of Authorization (NOAA):

  • NOAA issued a Letter of Authorization to Fugro U.S.A. Marine, Inc. for the incidental take of marine mammals during geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America.
  • The authorization covers survey activities and is not a procurement of goods or services by the government.

Key Points: - The main focus is on regulatory enforcement, not government purchasing. - No contract value, quantities, or procurement competition is specified. - The action impacts importers, exporters, and companies involved in the covered chemicals and marine survey activities.

Description

This notice announces the issuance of an antidumping duty order on certain monomers and oligomers from the Republic of Korea, effective July 28, 2026. The order follows affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission that imports of these products are sold at less than fair value and materially injure a U.S. industry. The scope includes multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and acrylated bisphenol-A epoxy based oligomers derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid, with specific chemical and physical characteristics detailed in the notice. Antidumping duties will be assessed on entries from January 5, 2026, onward, with specific instructions for suspension of liquidation and cash deposits.

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