Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye
Commerce Initiates Antidumping Investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye
On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye.
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Trading Partner | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 48.70% |
| Poland | 57.88% |
| Taiwan | 93.04-148.22% |
| Türkiye | 42.05-80.71% |
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | March 26, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | April 15, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | May 10, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | September 2, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | November 18, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination** | January 2, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order*** | January 9, 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) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation will be terminated.
** This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the 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 (HTSUS)) 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 initiation FAQS.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers: A-557-827, A-455-808, A-583-875, and A-489-852 for the Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye investigations, respectively.
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- To date, Commerce maintains 675 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.