Preliminary Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye
On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye).
Preliminary Dumping Rates
Malaysia
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| UPC Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. | 6.97 |
| All Others | 6.97 |
Poland
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowy | 57.88* |
| All Others | 57.88 |
*Rate is based on Adverse Facts Available (AFA).
Taiwan
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Nan Ya Plastics Corporation | 18.73 |
| Oxyde Chemicals Singapore Pte. Ltd. | 32.94* |
| Fortune Chemical Corp., Ltd. | 32.94* |
| All Others | 18.73 |
*Rate is based on Adverse Facts Available (AFA).
Türkiye
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| By Petrokimya Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. | 80.71* |
| All Others | 61.61 |
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 | October 29, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | March 20, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determination** | May 5, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order*** | 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) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
* 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 U.S. 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 (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 preliminary 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.
- To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.