On July 7, 2020, the Mexican Ministry of Economic Affairs issued an announcement in the official gazette, in response to the application of Mexican companies Industria Química del Istmo, SA de CV, Mexichem Derivados, SA de CV and Petroquímica Mexicana de Vinilo, SA de CV. In the United States, liquid caustic soda (ie, aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, Spanish: sosa cáustica líquida) initiated the fifth anti-dumping sunset review investigation. During the investigation, the original anti-dumping measures continued to be effective. The resolution will take effect the day after its issuance. The dumping investigation period in this case is from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, and the damage investigation period is from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2020. The TIGIE tax number of the product involved is 2815.12.01.

Stakeholders should submit questionnaires, comments and evidence within 28 working days from the date of publication of the resolution. The cut-off time is 14:00 on the due date. You can download the questionnaire on the official website of the Ministry of Economic Affairs or send an email to upci..........gob.mx.