Taiwan's Cheap DOTP Chemical Faces US Tariff Wrath Now
Published Date: 3/28/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says Taiwan is selling dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) in America for less than it should, which isn’t fair. This means importers from Taiwan might face extra costs starting now through the end of 2023. If you’re buying or selling DOTP, get ready for some changes that could affect prices and timing.
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Taiwan DOTP found sold below fair value
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Taiwan was sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. If you import, buy, or sell DOTP tied to imports from Taiwan, you might face extra costs and changes to price or timing because of this determination.
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Previous: 2025-05316, Dioctyl Terephthalate From Poland: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
The U.S. says dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Poland is being sold here for less than it should be, which isn’t fair. This means importers might face extra duties soon to keep things balanced. If you’re buying or selling DOTP, watch out for changes starting from 2023’s investigation period.
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