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Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on PET Film from India, Taiwan, China, UAE

FR: International Trade Administration

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The International Trade Administration (ITA) is continuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India, Taiwan, China, and the UAE. This decision follows determinations by the ITA and the International Trade Commission that revoking these orders would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to the U.S. industry.

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The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice continuing the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip originating from India, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and the United Arab Emirates. This action is based on the findings of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revoking these existing orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, the provision of countervailable subsidies, and material injury to the domestic U.S. PET film industry. The continuation of these orders means that existing duties will remain in place.

Importers and exporters dealing with PET film from these countries should be aware that the AD and CVD duties remain applicable. This notice confirms the ongoing trade remedy measures, which were subject to sunset reviews. Companies involved in the import or export of PET film should ensure their compliance with the continued duty obligations. The effective date for this continuation is March 24, 2026, and the relevant citation is 91 FR 14815.

What to do next

Review import documentation for PET film from India, Taiwan, China, and UAE to ensure compliance with existing AD/CVD duties.
Update internal systems and processes to reflect the continuation of these trade remedy measures.
Consult with trade counsel regarding any specific implications for ongoing or future import/export activities.

Penalties

Existing penalties for non-compliance with AD/CVD orders apply.

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Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from India, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and the United Arab Emirates: Continuation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

A Notice by the International Trade Administration on 03/27/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06007 (91 FR 14815) Document Headings ###### Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

[C-533-825, A-570-924, A-533-824, A-583-837, A-520-803]

AGENCY:

Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY:

As a result of determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (PET film) from India, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China (China), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.

DATES:

Applicable March 24, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

David De Falco, Trade Agreements Policy and Negotiations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2178.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

On July 1, 2002, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on PET film from India and Taiwan and the CVD order on PET film from India. [1 ] On November 10, 2008, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on PET film from China and UAE. [2 ] On August 1, 2025 the ITC ( printed page 14816) instituted, [3 ] and Commerce initiated, [4 ] the third and fourth sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping and subsidy rates likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked. [5 ]

On March 24, 2026, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. [6 ]

Scope of the Orders

The products covered by each of these orders are all gauges of raw, pre-treated, or primed PET film, whether extruded or co-extruded. Excluded are metallized films and other finished films that have had at least one of their surfaces modified by the application of a performance-enhancing resinous or inorganic layer more than 0.00001 inches thick. Also excluded is roller transport cleaning film which has at least one of its surfaces modified by application of 0.5 micrometers of SBR latex. Tracing and drafting film is also excluded. PET film is classifiable under subheading 3920.62.00.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of these orders is dispositive.

Continuation of the Orders

As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.

The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be March 24, 2026. [7 ] Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC.

Administrative Protective Order (APO)

This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.

Notification to Interested Parties

These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act, and published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

Dated: March 24, 2026.

Christopher Abbott,

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.

Footnotes

See Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) from Taiwan, 67 FR 44174, (July 1, 2002) ; see also Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from India, 67 FR 44175 (July 1, 2002) ; and Notice of Countervailing Duty Order: Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) from India, 67 FR 44179 (July 1, 2002).

Back to Citation 2. *Id.; see also Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from Brazil, the People's Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates:

                        Antidumping Duty Orders and Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value for the United Arab Emirates,* [73 FR 66595](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-66595) (November 10, 2008) (collectively, *Orders*).

Back to Citation 3. See Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from China, India, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 90 FR 36188 (August 1, 2025).

Back to Citation 4. See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 90 FR 36139 (August 1, 2025).

Back to Citation 5. See Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 91 FR 5891 (February 10, 2026); Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from Taiwan and India: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 91 FR 6620 (February 12, 2026); and Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from India: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 91 FR 5890 (February 10, 2026).

Back to Citation 6. See Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from China, India, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates; Determination, 91 FR 14040 (March 24, 2026) (ITC Final Determination).

Back to Citation 7. See ITC Final Determination.

Back to Citation [FR Doc. 2026-06007 Filed 3-26-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-06007 (91 FR 14815)