Mexico Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) from the United States
Mexico Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) from the United States
On April 28, 2024, Mexico’s International Trade Practices Unit (UPCI) initiated an antidumping (AD) investigation to imports of suspend vinyl chloride monomer homopolymer (suspension PVC) from the United States. If an affirmative decision is issued 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. Please follow the instructions in paragraphs 212 and 213 in the Initiation Notice to register as interested party in this proceeding.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Period of Investigation | October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024 |
| Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | May 4, 2025 |
| Preliminary Determination* | September 5, 2025 |
| Final Determination* | January 13, 2026 |
*Estimated
Product Under Investigation
The product under investigation is vinyl chloride monomer homopolymer obtained by the suspension polymerization process, commonly known as PVC suspension, PVC suspension resin, or simply PVC. In its most basic form it is a white, odorless, water-insoluble, tasteless and non-toxic powder. PVC resin is the primary input in PVC pipe and used in various other industrial applications. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under Mexico’s Tariff code 3904.10.03. A complete description of the scope can be found under Section C 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.