Polyester textured yarn (PTY) – The United States investigates anti-dumping measures

17/11/2020 12:00 - 389 Views

On November 17, 2020, The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on polyester textured yarn (PTY) imported from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

I. Relevant information:

1. Initiated date: November 17, 2020

2. Petitioner: Unifi Manufacturing. Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation. America

3. Goods under investigation: (polyester textured yarn - PTY) including HS Code: 5402.33.3000 and 5402.33.6000

4. Investigation period: 01/4/2020 – 30/9/2020

5. Preliminary conclusion

Exporter from	Estimated Weighted - Average Dumping Margin (percent)
Vietnam	2,67 - 22,82%
Indonesia	7,45 - 26,07%
Thailand	14,8 - 56,08%
Malaysia	17,35%

II. Case calendar:

Time	Event
November 17, 2020	Initiation of an anti-dumping investigation (AD)
December 14, 2020	ITC issues affirmative preliminary injury determinations
May 26, 2021	DOC issues affirmative preliminary antidumping duty determinations with dumping margin of each country.