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CSMS # 60335759 - Antidumping Duty Investigations: Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Multiple Countries

Announcement:

Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations: Dioctyl Terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye

On April 15, 2024, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated its less-than-fair-value investigations on “Dioctyl Terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye” (Initiation Notices). These investigations have been assigned the following case numbers: A-557-827 (Malaysia), A-455-808 (Poland), A-583-875 (Taiwan), and A-489-852 (Türkiye).

The Scope of Merchandise covered by these investigations reads as follows:

The merchandise covered by these investigations is dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), regardless of form. DOTP that has been blended with other products is included within this scope when such blends include constituent parts that have not been chemically reacted with each other to produce a different product.  For such blends, only the DOTP component of the mixture is covered by the scope of the investigations.

DOTP that is otherwise subject to these investigations is not excluded when commingled with DOTP from sources not subject to these investigations.  Commingled refers to the mixing of subject and non-subject DOTP. Only the subject component of such commingled products is covered by the scope of these investigations.

DOTP has the general chemical formulation of C6H4 (C8H17COO)2 and a chemical name of “bis (2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate” and has a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6422-86-2. Regardless of the label, all DOTP is covered by these investigations.

Subject merchandise is currently classified under subheading 2917.39.2000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).  Subject merchandise may also enter under subheadings 2917.39.7000 or 3812.20.1000 of the HTSUS. While the CAS registry number and HTSUS classifications are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive.

Parties may submit comments on the scope of the investigations. Please be sure to comply with all requirements pertaining submitting comments as described in the Initiation Notices, which may be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-08449/dioctyl-terephthalate-from-malaysia-poland-taiwan-and-the-republic-of-trkiye-initiation-of, or at www.federalregister.gov via the search bar using the case numbers assigned to these investigations.

Importers should be aware that entries of subject merchandise made after the initiation of an investigation may retroactively be subject to antidumping duties.

For questions about CBP’s AD/CVD enforcement, see Priority Trade Issue: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov).