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1,4-Butanediol from China, Saudi Arabia, US subject to registration at EU borders

( August 6, 2025, 07:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU imports of 1,4-Butanediol from China, Saudi Arabia and the US will be subject to registration by customs authorities, the European Commission said in a formal notice today. The step will allow for the retroactive application of potentially punitive tariffs. The EU trade regulator started an investigation in June to find out whether the goods had been dumped. 1,4-Butanediol is used as a solvent and for the production of some types of plastics, elastic fibers and polyurethanes.The following regulation is attached:...

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