FACT SHEET
Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation on
Imports of Saccharin from the People's Republic of China

On December 19, the Department of Commerce ("the Department") announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty investigation on imports of saccharin from the People's Republic of China. Preliminary antidumping margins range from 75 percent to 363 percent.

Petitioner: The petition requesting this investigation was filed by PMC Specialties Group, Inc. ("PMC"). Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, PMC is the only producer of saccharin in the United States.

Product Description: For the purposes of this investigation, the product covered is all types of saccharin, although most of the U.S.-produced and imported grades of saccharin are sodium and calcium saccharin, which are available in granular, powder, spray-dried powder, and liquid forms. Saccharin is defined as a non-nutritive sweetener used in beverages and foods, personal care products, such as toothpaste, table top sweeteners, and animal feeds. It is also used in metalworking fluids. Saccharin is classified under 2925.11.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS"). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.