( October 5, 2026, 09:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China's Ministry of Commerce has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of para-nitrotoluene from the EU, following a petition from two domestic chemical producers, the authority said in a statement on Saturday. The investigation will examine whether EU exports were dumped into China between July 2025 and June 2026, with an industry injury assessment covering January 2022 to June 2026. Para-nitrotoluene is used to produce dyes, pigments, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Interested parties have 20 days to register to participate in the probe, which is expected to conclude by Oct. 3 next year, the ministry said.Statement follows. Application and evidence list from applicants attached....
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