India Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Polyethylene Terephthalate Film (PET film) from the United States, China, Bangladesh, and Thailand
India Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Polyethylene Terephthalate Film (PET film) from the United States, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand
On September 30, 2025, India’s Directorate General if Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated an antidumping (AD) investigation into imports of PET film from the United States, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand. If an affirmative decision is issues in this investigation, duties may be imposed on subject U.S. exports.
What is an antidumping duty (AD) investigation?
An AD investigation assesses whether foreign goods imported into a country are being sold at less than fair value (below prices or costs) in the domestic market (i.e., being dumped) and whether this is causing or threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
How can I participate?
U.S. companies involved in the production, sale, or distribution of the subject goods should register as interested parties as soon as possible. Registration is the first step in protecting your rights in a foreign trade remedy proceeding. Doing so allows you to access the case records and submit information and comments, ensuring that your views are considered. To register and file questionnaire responses, please email DGTR at: jd11-dgtr@gov.in and dir14-dgtr@gov.in, and copy adv11-dgtr@gov.in and consultant-dgtr@govcontractor.in.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Period of Investigation | April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | November 21, 2025 |
| Preliminary Determination* | TBA |
| Final Determination* | September 30, 2026 |
Product Under Investigation
The product subject to this investigation, PET film, is used for food in packaging, electronic components, and industrial laminates. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS) codes: 3920.62.10, 3920.62.20, 3920.62.90, 3920.69.19, and 3921.90.94.
A complete description of the scope can be found on Page 2 of the Initiation Notice.
Contact Us
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade Remedy Compliance supports U.S. companies facing foreign trade remedy proceedings (antidumping duty, countervailing duty, and safeguard actions) and ensures foreign governments comply with their international trade obligations. Should you have any questions, please contact TRCS@trade.gov. For more information, visit Office of Trade Remedy Compliance.