Initiation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Granular PTFE Resin from India and Russia
On February 17, 2021, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India and Russia.
Alleged Dumping Rates
| Country | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| India | 37.71 to 391.83 percent |
| Russia | 67.32 percent |
Alleged Subsidy Rate
| Country | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|
| India | Above de minimis |
| Russia | Above de minimis |
| Event | AD Investigation(s) | CVD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | January 27, 2021 | January 27, 2021 |
| DOC Initiation(s) Date | February 16, 2021 | February 16, 2021 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination(s) [1] | March 15, 2021 | March 15, 2021 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination(s) | July 6, 2021 | April 22, 2021 |
| DOC Final Determination(s) | September 20, 2021 | July 6, 2021 |
| ITC Final Determination(s) [2] | November 4, 2021 | August 20, 2021 |
| Issuance of Order(s) [3] | November 12, 2021 | August 27, 2021 |
Note: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
[1] If the ITC makes negative preliminary determinations of injury, the investigations are terminated.
[2]This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
[3]This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 2,475,953 | 3,500,386 | 1,682,159 |
| Value (USD) | $22,108,573 | $31,092,938 | $12,024,913 | |
| Russia | Volume (KG) | 2,098,524 | 1,045,452 | 1,788,322 |
| Value (USD) | $20,928,532 | $7,834,403 | $10,126,685 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 3904.61.0010.)
The petitioner is Daikin America, Inc. (Orangeburg, NY).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigation are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers: A-533-899 and C-533-900 for India; and A-821-829 and C-821-830 for Russia.
Commerce currently maintains 559 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
Commerce initiated an investigation of 24 out of 24 subsidy programs alleged for India, including five grant programs, 16 tax programs, and three less than adequate remuneration programs. Commerce initiated an investigation of 19 out of 20 subsidy programs alleged for Russia, including nine grant programs, one less than adequate remuneration program, one environmental credit program, and eight loan programs. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.