US Drops Decade-Old Curbs on Opaque Polymers Imports
Published Date: 3/11/2026
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission has officially canceled special trade orders against Organik Kimya, a company from Turkey, the Netherlands, and the U.S. This means Organik Kimya can now freely import and sell certain opaque polymers in the U.S. without restrictions. The decision ends a long-running investigation that started back in 2013, so businesses involved can plan ahead with no new trade penalties or costs.
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Organik Kimya Trade Orders Rescinded
The U.S. International Trade Commission rescinded a limited exclusion order and a cease-and-desist order that had been directed to Organik Kimya (Turkey, Netherlands, and Organik Kimya US). As of the Commission vote on March 6, 2026, Organik Kimya may import and sell certain opaque polymers in the United States without those remedial trade restrictions; the underlying investigation began on June 21, 2013 and was ended after a settlement filed February 9, 2026.
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