On May 31, 2017, Petitioners DAK Americas LLC, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, and Auriga polymers Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties and countervailing duties on imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION

The merchandise subject to this proceeding is synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, nonwoven and other uses, of polyesters measuring less than 3.3 decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The subject merchandise may be coated, usually with a finish, or not coated. Subject fine denier polyester staple fiber (“fine denier PSF”) is generally used for yam spinning for woven and knit applications to produce textile and apparel products, for non-woven applications to produce wipes, medical/hygiene products, and other personal care items, and for other end uses.

The following products are excluded from the scope: (1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3 decitex (more than 3 denier, inclusive) currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) at subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065, which is often used in “fill” applications; and (2) low-melt PSF defined as a bi-component fiber with an outer, non-polyester sheath that melts at a significantly lower temperature than its inner polyester core (classified at HTSUS 5503.20.0015).

Fine denier PSF is classifiable under the HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0025. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under the orders is dispositive.

PETITIONERS
DAK Americas LLC
5925 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28209

Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America
South Carolina Plant
P.O. Box 939
104 E. Beulah Road

Auriga Polymers Inc.
4235 South Stream Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217

COUNSEL FOR PETITIONERS
Paul C. Rosenthal
KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP
3050 K Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20007

ALLEGED DUMPING MARGIN
China: 88.07 – 103.06%
India: 2l.31 – 29.70%
Korea: 27.16 – 45.23%
Taiwan: 29.32 – 53.81%
Vietnam: 64.73%

ALLEGED SUBSIDIES MARGIN
Countervailing Duty Petitions issued against China and India. Amounts of additional duties unspecified.

NAMED PRODUCERS/EXPORTERS
For a list of foreign products/exporters alleged by Petitioner, please see Attachment I.

NAMED IMPORTERS
For a list of importers alleged by Petitioner, please see Attachment II.

CONTACT US

For more information concerning this petition and how it may affect your business, please contact Jeffrey Neeley.