CHINESE COUMARIN DUMPING FOUND INJURIOUS TO U.S. MANUFACTURER BY ITC
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
CHINESE COUMARIN DUMPING FOUND INJURIOUS TO U.S. MANUFACTURER BY ITC in a 6-0 vote Feb. 9. The International Trade Commission found indication or threat of material injury to the sole domestic producer of the fragrance ingredient coumarin, Rhone-Poulenc Specialty Chemical, by importers of Chinese coumarin, who are allegedly selling the material at less than fair value. Rhone- Poulenc and the importers are the only two major suppliers of coumarin in the U.S. market. Coumarin is used in perfumes, lotions, soaps, detergents and household and industrial products.