AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-024 (AD)C-570-025 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping & Countervailing Duties on Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from China (A-570-024 / C-570-025)

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.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin from China may be subject to U.S. antidumping duties under case A-570-024 and countervailing duties under case C-570-025.

Case snapshot

Product	Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-024 (AD) · C-570-025 (CVD)
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-570-024 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-025 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (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.

This explainer covers the U.S. trade-remedy orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin from China. There are both an antidumping (AD) order under case number A-570-024 and a countervailing (CVD) order under case number C-570-025, meaning imports may face both types of duties.

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)

•May include bottle-grade PET resin used for beverage and container packaging
•May include PET resin in chip, flake, or pellet form
•May include PET resin meeting a specified intrinsic viscosity range typical of bottle-grade material
•May include PET resin whether virgin or containing recycled content, depending on scope
•May include PET resin imported for further processing into preforms or bottles
•May include PET resin regardless of additives or minor modifications, subject to scope

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

?May exclude PET film, sheet, or strapping products (different product forms)
?May exclude polyester staple fiber and filament yarn
?May exclude PET resin outside the intrinsic viscosity range specified in the scope
?May exclude finished bottles, preforms, or molded containers
?May exclude PET compounds or resins blended beyond scope-defined thresholds

Scope control: HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or blended forms may still fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, packaging producers, bottlers, and distributors sourcing bottle-grade or resin-form PET from China for container, beverage, or packaging applications.

What the duty means

Cash deposits are collected at entry and rates vary by exporter/producer and by administrative review; they can be substantial. Because both AD and CVD orders exist, both types of deposits may apply. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and match it against the written scope language.
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and technical data such as intrinsic viscosity.
☐Confirm the material composition, including virgin versus recycled content and any additives.
☐Document the intended end use (e.g., bottle/container manufacturing).
☐Obtain and verify country-of-origin supporting documentation.
☐Identify the exact manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the specific producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening purposes only.
☐Confirm scope coverage with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade counsel; do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Transshipment or circumvention findings if goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Scope inquiries that may clarify or expand what forms of PET resin are covered.
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and thus an incorrect deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or misclassification exposing the importer to penalties and retroactive duty liability.

The same PET resin product may be subject to separate orders from other countries — related proceedings involve India and Oman — so each country of origin should be reviewed independently rather than assuming any origin avoids remedies.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on PET resin from China?

There is an antidumping order on PET resin from China under case A-570-024, and a separate countervailing duty order under case C-570-025; whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, which importers should verify.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption — the order still applies, entries must be declared, and rates can change with administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled PET resin covered?

PET resin in various forms such as chips, flakes, or pellets may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope; importers should verify the specific form against the scope language.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are bottle-grade PET resin of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for recycled blends, modified formulations, repackaged goods, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: PET resin from China may be covered by A-570-024 (AD) and C-570-025 (CVD); confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates 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 (2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (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