BEIJING, Oct. 31 -- China will begin a review of its anti-dumping measures on adipic acid from the United States, the European Union and the Republic of Korea starting Saturday, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

The sunset review of the five-year measures, first imposed on Nov. 1, 2009, will last for 12 months ending on Nov. 1 next year, according to the ministry.

The review comes after four domestic companies said dumping or damages to the domestic industry would reoccur if anti-dumping measures were terminated.

During the review period, adipic acid imports from ROK will still be subject to anti-dumping duties ranging from 5.9 percent to 16.7 percent.

Meanwhile, imports from the U.S. and the EU will be subject to levies between 5 percent to 35.4 percent.

Adipic acid is primarily used in the production of nylon 6-6, polyurethane foam and polyester resins.