Pakistan Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Suspension Grade Polyvinyl Chloride Resin (PVC Resin) from the United States and Indonesia
Pakistan Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Suspension Grade Polyvinyl Chloride Resin (PVC Resin) from the United States and Indonesia
On April 17, Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission (NTC) initiated an antidumping (AD) investigation into imports of suspension grade polyvinyl chloride resin (PVC resin) from the United States and Indonesia. 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. To register as an interested party in this proceeding, please email sarfraz@ntc.gov.pk and quratulain@ntc.gov.pk and include the name of your company, your line of business, the name of a designated authorized person, a business address, a telephone number, email, and fax number.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Period of Investigation | January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 |
| Interested Party Registration Deadline | April 27, 2026 |
| Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | TBA |
| Preliminary Determination* | June 16, 2026 |
| Final Determination* | December 13, 2026 |
*Estimated
Product Under Investigation
The product subject to this investigation is suspension grade polyvinyl chloride resin (PVC resin), used in pipe, siding, trim, flooring, sealants, and window profiles. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under tariff code: 39.04.1090.
A complete description of the scope can be found in 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.