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US Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duty on Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film from India
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India into the US are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-824) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-825). The US importer pays a cash deposit at entry, at the rate set for the Indian producer and exporter.
- AD case
- A-533-824
- CVD case
- C-533-825
- In force since
- 1 Jul 2002
- Next sunset review
- 1 Feb 2031
The orders
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders
The all-others rate applies to Indian producers and exporters without their own rate. It is the rate printed when the order was issued; later administrative reviews set new, company-specific rates.
| Type | Case number | Order date | All-others rate at order | Next sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antidumping (AD) | A-533-824 | 1 Jul 2002 | 2.56% (cash deposit 2.40%) | 1 Feb 2031 |
| Countervailing (CVD) | C-533-825 | 1 Jul 2002 | See the order notice | 1 Feb 2031 |
Scope
What products the orders cover
For purposes of this order, the products covered are all gauges of raw, pretreated, or primed PET film, whether extruded or coextruded. Excluded are metallized films and other finished films that have had at least one of their surfaces modified by the application of a performance-enhancing resinous or inorganic layer of more than 0.00001 inches thick. Imports of PET film are classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under item number 3920.62.00. HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and Customs purposes. The written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.…
From 67 FR 44174 (1 Jul 2002). The written scope decides what is covered, not the HTS number.
For Indian exporters
What this means for your shipments
- Your US buyer pays. The importer of record posts a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, on top of normal duty.
- The rate depends on who made and sold the goods. Companies reviewed by Commerce get their own rate; everyone else gets the all-others rate.
- The entry is filed differently. The customs broker files it as an AD/CVD entry and quotes the case number, so share the producer and exporter names with your buyer.
- Rates can change every year. Interested parties can ask for an administrative review in the order's anniversary month.
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Federal Register
Key notices
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from India, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and the United Arab Emirates: Continuation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
- Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) from Taiwan
- Notice of Countervailing Duty Order: Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) from India
Questions
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film from India: FAQs
Is there anti-dumping duty on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India?
Yes. Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-824, since 1 Jul 2002) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-825, since 1 Jul 2002), according to the U.S. International Trade Administration's list of orders in force as of 18 Sept 2026.
What is the duty rate on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India?
When the orders were issued, the rate for exporters not individually named (the "all-others" rate) was 2.56% (cash deposit 2.40%) for the AD order. Rates are set per producer and exporter and change after each administrative review, so the rate on a shipment today depends on who made and sold it. Check the latest Federal Register notice.
Who pays the anti-dumping duty, the Indian exporter or the US importer?
The US importer of record. It pays a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, and the final amount is settled when Commerce completes its review. In practice the duty shapes the price the US buyer can pay, so it matters to the Indian exporter too.
When can the orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India end?
Orders are reviewed every five years in a "sunset review". The next one for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from India is due to start in Feb 2031. Until an order is revoked, it stays in force.
Source: U.S. International Trade Administration, "AD/CVD Orders and Suspension Agreements", and the Federal Register (as of 18 Sept 2026). Rates shown are those printed in the order notice; current rates are set by later reviews.
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