Polyvinyl Alcohol From China and Japan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

Brief takeaway: The ITC has started five-year ("sunset") reviews to decide whether to keep or revoke the antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan, so existing duties on these goods remain in place for now.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission has instituted reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revoking the antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The notice states that interested parties are requested to respond by submitting the specified information to the Commission.

Who's affected: The notice names polyvinyl alcohol as the product under review, and cites China and Japan as the countries of origin subject to the existing antidumping duty orders. Specific HTS codes are not stated in this notice.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported product may be classified as polyvinyl alcohol within the scope of these orders.
- Confirm the country of origin of your goods and whether China or Japan may be relevant.
- Check with your broker whether antidumping duties currently apply to your entries and remain in effect during the review.
- Review whether you are an interested party who may wish to respond to the Commission under the notice's response instructions and deadlines.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.