Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet) Film — Brazil — A-351-841

A measure titled “Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film” and identified as AD/CVD concerns imported PET film, a plastic film commonly made from polyethylene terephthalate. The title describes the product scope, but the legal scope may depend on technical details such as composition, thickness, coating, surface treatment, width, end use, and how the product is presented. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is important, but an HTS number alone does not decide whether the merchandise is covered.

“AD” means antidumping duty, which addresses imports allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty, which addresses alleged foreign-government subsidies benefiting the imported product. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply to covered merchandise from specified countries or exporters. An importer may be responsible for declaring the merchandise accurately, paying additional duties, and meeting entry and documentation requirements even if a supplier arranged shipment or described the goods differently.

What to check

• Compare the product’s physical specifications and manufacturing details with the measure’s official scope; do not rely only on the product name or HTS number.
• Confirm the country of origin and, where relevant, the producer and exporter, because AD/CVD coverage and deposit treatment can vary by country and company.
• Review the applicable official agency instructions and entry requirements before importation, including whether an AD/CVD case identifier or special entry reporting is required.
• Keep records such as invoices, technical datasheets, mill or production information, origin documents, and product samples to support the classification and scope analysis.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist to review close cases, unusual coatings or constructions, mixed shipments, and any uncertainty about scope coverage.