EU Imposes Antidumping Duties on Some Fatty Alcohols Imports

The European Commission has decided to impose provisional antidumping duties on European Union (EU) imports of certain fatty alcohols and their blends originating in India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The decision follows an investigation launched by the commission in August 2010. The investigation was prompted by a complaint to the commission by EU fatty alcohol producers Cognis and Sasol Olefins & Surfactants. The duties will be in force for six months, during which time the commission will decide whether to make them permanent by imposing definitive...

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