Quadrant Communication Regarding TCPP

October 18, 2024

Update: Compliance with Antidumping Duties and Tariffs for Spray Foam Products

U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) into imports of alkyl phosphate esters (TCPP fire retardants) from China for price dumping (701-TA-721 and 731-TA-1689).

To all Quadrant Performance Materials Customers,

On September 30, 2024, the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced their preliminary determination, concluding that countervailable subsidies—financial assistance and other unfair trade practices—have been provided by the Chinese government to its domestic producers of alkyl phosphate esters (TCPP), thus distorting international trade. These subsidies have given unfair advantages to Chinese manufactures, enabling them to sell goods at lower prices. For more details, please see the Federal Register notice: Federal Register Document C-570-169.

Countervailing duties (additional tariffs) have been imposed on the importation of Chinese manufactured TCPP, with tariffs ranging from 50% to 564%, depending on the company.
A variety of US Industries, including spray foam, use imported TCPP as the US domestic production capacity is insufficient to meet Industry demands. Consequently, the raw material costs for spray foam are expected to increase.

Furthermore, the investigation is still ongoing, to further assess additional antidumping tariff and or penalties; with a final determination expected in late November and or before February 9, 2025.
We strongly recommend that you obtain documentation from your spray foam suppliers to ensure that the products you have purchased since 2018, as well as those you are currently buying, comply with all applicable duty and tariff regulations.

Quadrant’s Commitment to Compliance

Quadrant Performance Materials has and will continue to adhere to all relevant duties and tariffs for any imported materials used in our spray foam systems and other products. We verify and ensure the payment of these duties and tariffs, to maintain transparency and compliance.
If you have any questions or need further clarification on this issue, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Quadrant Performance Materials
200 Industrial Blvd, McKinney, TX 75069
(972)542-0072