U.S. Announces Up to 172.24% Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Capsules
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary affirmative determination in its anti-dumping investigation into imports of hard gelatin capsules from China, Brazil, India, and Vietnam.
One Chinese company, Shandong HGC Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shandong HeDa Co., Ltd., received a preliminary anti-dumping duty rate of 172.24%. Other Chinese manufacturers and exporters received rates ranging from 5.4% to 88.82%.
Background & Implications
This investigation is part of the U.S. government’s ongoing effort to combat unfair trade practices through anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) actions. A final determination, combining both AD and CVD results, is expected in October 2025.
Until then, U.S. Customs will require cash deposits based on the preliminary duty rates at the time of importation. These deposits may be adjusted after the first administrative review.
Recent Trade Actions
This is not an isolated case. In recent months, the U.S. Department of Commerce has also taken the following actions:
- Oct 30, 2024: Imposed preliminary AD duties on Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey.
- Nov 7, 2024: Announced AD duties on epoxy resins from China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
These actions reflect a broader trend of increased scrutiny on global supply chains and raw material exports, especially from Asia.
