AD ORDER China A-570-924 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film from China (A-570-924)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

This explainer covers the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from China under case number A-570-924.

Case snapshot

Product	Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet) Film
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-924 (AD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

A-570-924 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from China may be subject to a U.S. antidumping duty order under case number A-570-924. This is an AD order only; no countervailing (CVD) case is listed here. Importers of PET film sourced from China should review whether their goods may fall within the written scope.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•Plain PET film that may include sheet and strip in various thicknesses
•Film that may include metallized PET film (e.g., aluminized surfaces)
•Film that may include treated, coated, or laminated PET film depending on scope
•Film that may include untreated (uncoated) PET film
•Film that may include colored or clear PET film
•PET film in roll or sheet form that may be intended for packaging, industrial, or electrical uses

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?Other polyester resins or products not in film form (hedge — verify against scope)
?Bottle-grade PET resin or PET preforms, which are typically different products
?PET fibers, yarns, or textile products, which are commonly outside film orders
?Certain specialty films of other polymer types that may not be PET
?Products excluded by specific dimensional or characteristic limits set out in Commerce's written scope

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and treated, coated, laminated, or otherwise processed PET film may still be within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of PET film, rolls, or sheet from China used in packaging, labeling, imaging, electrical insulation, or industrial applications, including buyers who purchase through distributors or converters.

What the duty means

If covered, PET film entries generally require an AD cash deposit at the time of entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared as subject merchandise.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm it matches the actual product
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and thickness/composition details
☐Verify the material composition to confirm the film is PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
☐Document the intended use (packaging, electrical, imaging, industrial)
☐Obtain country-of-origin support tracing manufacture back to the producer
☐Identify the exact manufacturer and exporter names and their combination
☐Determine the likely HTS classification for screening purposes only
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel, and do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin
⚠Scope inquiries where Commerce may clarify whether a specific film type is covered
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration penalties and retroactive duty liability for entries declared as non-subject

The same PET film product may be subject to separate orders or investigations involving other origins such as the United Arab Emirates, India, and Taiwan, so each country of origin should be reviewed independently on its own facts.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on PET film from China?

There is a U.S. antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from China under case number A-570-924. Whether your specific product falls within scope depends on Commerce's written scope language, so importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, the merchandise must be declared as subject, and rates can change through administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled PET film covered?

PET film in various forms, and certain treated, coated, or further-processed film, may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope. Importers should verify the specific product against the scope language.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are PET film of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for coated, laminated, metallized, or otherwise processed films, parts, and any third-country processing. This does not state that the goods are covered.

Bottom line: PET film from China may be covered by A-570-924; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates against Commerce results and CBP messages before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-20