On September 28, 2017, The Chemours Company FC LLC filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin from China and India.
SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION
The product covered by the requested antidumping and countervailing duty orders is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin, including by not limited to whether granular, dispersion, or coagulated dispersion (also known as fine powder). PTFE is covered by the scope of this investigation whether filled or unfilled, whether or not modified, and whether or not containing co-polymer additives, pigments, or other materials. Also included is PTFE wet raw polymer. The chemical formula for PTFE is C2F4, and the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry number is 9002-84-0.
PTFE further processed into micropowder, having particle size ranging from 1 to 25 microns, is excluded from the scope of this investigation.
PTFE is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 3904.61.0010 and 3904.61.0090. Subject merchandise may also be classified under subheading 3904.69, HTSUS. Although the HTSUS subheadings and CAS Numbers are provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive.
PETITIONER
The Chemours Company FC LLC
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19899
COUNSEL FOR PETITIONERS
James R. Cannon, Jr.
CASSIDY LEVY KENT (USA) LLP
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 3000
Washington, DC 20006
ALLEGED DUMPING MARGIN
China
Granular: 148.5% to 408.9%
Dispersion: 62.7% to 64.5%
Fine Powder: 23.45% to 43.8%
India
Granular: ~54.6%
Dispersion: ~70.5%
Fine Powder: ~54.9%
ALLEGED SUBSIDIES MARGIN
Countervailing Duty Petition issued against 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.
Imports of Subject Merchandise
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | Jan-Mar 2016 | Jan-Mar 2017 | |
| China | |||||
| Quantity (kilograms) | 3,186,856 | 3,111,720 | 3,077,705 | 687,913 | 761,781 |
| Value (USD) | 30,978,162 | 25,867,541 | 24,323,183 | 5,733,877 | 5,856,612 |
| AUV (USD/lb) | 10.66 | 9.20 | 8.77 | 9.09 | 8.59 |
| India | |||||
| Quantity (kilograms) | 1,777,064 | 1,776,780 | 1,716,125 | 241,280 | 668,189 |
| Value (USD) | 15,782,712 | 16,072,995 | 14,260,665 | 2,137,216 | 5,317,459 |
| AUV (USD/lb) | 9.16 | 9.42 | 8.61 | 9.24 | 8.05 |
CONTACT US
For more information concerning this petition and how it may affect your business, please contact Jeffrey Neeley.