Final Determinations in the AD CVD Investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye
Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye
On March 21, 2025, Commerce announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye).
Final Dumping Rates:
Malaysia
Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate (Percent) |
---|---|
UPC Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. | 7.50 |
All Others | 7.50 |
Poland
Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate (Percent) |
---|---|
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowy | 57.88* |
All Others | 57.88 |
*This rate is based on facts available with an adverse inference.
Taiwan
Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate (Percent) |
---|---|
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation | 18.73 |
Oxyde Chemicals Singapore Pte. Ltd. | 32.94* |
Fortune Chemical Corp., Ltd. | 32.94* |
All Others | 18.73 |
*This rate is based on facts available with an adverse inference.
Türkiye
Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate (Percent) |
---|---|
By Petrokimya Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. | 80.71* |
All Others | 61.61 |
*This rate is based on facts available with an adverse inference.
CASE CALENDAR:
EVENT | AD INVESTIGATIONS |
---|---|
Petition(s) Filed | March 26, 2024 |
Commerce Initiation Date | April 15, 2024 |
ITC Preliminary Determinations | May 10, 2023 |
Commerce Preliminary Determinations | October 29, 2024 |
Commerce Final Determinations | March 20, 2024 |
ITC Final Determinations | May 5, 2025 |
Issuance of Orders* | May 12, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).
* This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations by the International Trade Commission (ITC).
IMPORT STATISTICS:
Malaysia | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Volume (MT) | 647 | 4,006 | 3,016 |
Value (USD) | $1,988,621 | $8,342,165 | $4,339,783 |
poland | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Volume (MT) | 749 | 258 | 2,982 |
Value (USD) | $1,620,417 | $606,369 | $5,564,150 |
Taiwan | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Volume (MT) | 9,084 | 8,383 | 3,867 |
Value (USD) | $15,647,295 | $14,681,186 | $5,365,116 |
Türkiye | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Volume (MT) | 2,811 | 10,532 | 2,201 |
Value (USD) | $5,509,041 | $22,276,586 | $3,561,110 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 2917.39.2000).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Eastman Chemical Company (Kingsport, TN).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to the following case numbers:
Trading Partner | AD Case Number |
---|---|
Malaysia | A-557-827 |
Poland | A-455-808 |
Taiwan | A-583-875 |
Türkiye | A-489-852 |
- To date, Commerce maintains 732 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.