Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin — Canada — A-122-855

An AD/CVD measure concerning Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin may involve antidumping (AD) duties, countervailing (CVD) duties, or both. Antidumping duties address imports that are considered sold in the United States at less than fair value. Countervailing duties address benefits, or subsidies, provided by a foreign government to producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered PET resin from specified countries and suppliers, depending on the scope of the order and the applicable proceedings. The key issue is whether the merchandise matches the legal product description—not merely whether the product name appears to match. An importer should review the scope, country of origin, producer or exporter, entry date, and applicable instructions. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) helps identify the goods but does not by itself decide whether they are within the AD/CVD scope. Because scope and liability can be fact-specific, a customs broker or trade counsel may need to review the shipment.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare the product’s material, physical characteristics, chemical properties, and intended use; do not rely only on the commercial name.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter, since AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the HTSUS classification as a starting point, then verify it against the measure’s scope; an HTSUS number alone is not conclusive.
• Review official entry, cash-deposit, assessment, and certification instructions for the relevant proceeding before importing.
• Keep product specifications, supplier information, origin records, invoices, and classification support, and ask a customs broker or trade attorney about uncertain scope issues.