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Brazil Issues Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation into Polyethylene Resin from the United States and Canada

Brazil Issues Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation into Polyethylene Resin from the United States and Canada  

On August 20, 2025, Brazil’s Department of Trade Remedies (DECOM) issued a preliminary determination in its ongoing antidumping duty (AD) investigation into polyethylene resin (PE resin) from the United States and Canada. The provisional rates assigned to U.S. producers/exporters can be found here.  

 

KEY DATES
Comment DeadlineOctober 30, 2025
Provisional Duty Collection Start Date August 28, 2025
Provisional Duty Collection Period (months) Six Months
Statement of Essential Facts*December 19, 2025
Final Determination*No later than May 14, 2026 

*Estimated

Product Under Investigation

The product subject to this investigation is polyethylene resin (PE resin). PE resin is a versatile material used in a wide range of applications, including packaging, construction, and consumer goods. It is commonly found in products such as plastic bags, bottles, pipes, and artificial grass. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS) codes: 3901.10.30, 3901.20.29, and 3901.40.00. 

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