Fast-Tracked Reviews for PET Film Tariffs from China and Beyond
Published Date: 2/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is speeding up reviews to decide if special taxes on PET film from China, India, Taiwan, and the UAE should continue. These taxes help protect American businesses from unfair imports. The decision will be made soon, affecting importers and domestic producers alike, with possible impacts on prices and trade by the end of 2025.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Review Could Continue or End PET Duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission is conducting expedited five-year reviews to decide whether to keep or end antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from China, India, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates. The Commission set December 22, 2025 for the reviews; a staff report will be available to protected parties on February 20, 2026, and public comments are due by February 26, 2026; the Commission may extend the review period by up to 90 days. The outcome could affect importers and domestic producers and may influence prices and trade.
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