Polyethylene Terephthalate Sheet — South Korea — A-580-903

An AD/CVD measure concerning Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Sheet is a U.S. trade remedy that may apply to certain imported PET sheet products. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose additional duties when imported goods are found to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when foreign-government subsidies benefit the imported goods. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers bringing covered PET sheet from specified countries or exporters into the United States. Coverage depends on the product’s physical characteristics, country of origin, producer or exporter, and the legal scope language—not just the product’s trade name or tariff classification. An importer should determine whether the merchandise is “in scope,” identify the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification, and check whether AD/CVD entry and cash-deposit requirements apply. Because scope and liability can be fact-specific, a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist may be needed.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare it with the product’s composition, dimensions, thickness, finish, and intended use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and any applicable exclusions or company-specific instructions before shipment.
• Verify the HTSUS classification, remembering that an HTSUS number can help identify entries but does not by itself decide whether the product is in scope.
• Ask your customs broker to check the current AD/CVD instructions, cash-deposit requirements, and entry-reporting procedures for the relevant origin and parties.
• Keep product specifications, supplier declarations, invoices, and origin records that support your scope and classification analysis; obtain professional advice if the scope is unclear.