On December 18, 2024, American Active Anode Material Producers filed a petition requesting the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on the imports of Active Anode Material from the People’s Republic of China. The petition alleges dumping margins of 828% – 921%. The petition identifies certain foreign producers/exporters and U.S. importers of the merchandise at issue.

The product within the scope of this investigation is active anode material, whether synthetic, natural, or a blend of synthetic or natural; with or without coating; regardless of whether in powder, dry, liquid, or any other form. Subject merchandise typically has a maximum size of 80 microns. Subject merchandise has an energy density of 330 milliamp hours per gram or greater and a degree of graphitization of 80% or greater. Please see the petition for a more detailed description of the covered merchandise and exclusions.

The projected date of the International Trade Commission’s Preliminary Conference is January 8, 2025. The earliest theoretical date for retroactive suspension of liquidation for AD is February 26, 2025; the date for CVD is January 7, 2025.

Please feel free to contact one of our attorneys for further information, including a complete scope description; complete projected schedule for the AD and CVD investigations; the volume and value of imports; and list of identified foreign exporters and U.S. importers.