BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it will extend the duration of an anti-dumping investigation into halogenated butyl rubber imports from Canada, Japan and India.

According to the announcement, the ministry has decided to extend the investigation until March 14, 2026, given the complexity of the case and in accordance with relevant regulations.

The ministry initiated the investigation on Sept. 14, 2024.

Halogenated butyl rubber is mainly used in products including airtight layers of tubeless tires, heat-resistant inner tubes, as well as medicinal bottle stoppers, shockproof pads, adhesives and sealing materials. ■