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CBSA Notice of preliminary determinations: Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin 2 (PETR2 2025 IN)
Further to our previous announcements, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) had launched Investigations into polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
On June 17, 2025, CBSA made preliminary determinations of dumping respecting PET resin originating in or exported from China and Pakistan, and of subsidizing of PET resin originating in or exported from China.
Information on the Subject Goods
The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:
- 3907.61.00.00
- 3907.69.00.10
- 3907.69.00.80
- 3907.69.00.90
The tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may fall under additional tariff classification numbers.
The subject goods can be defined as:
Polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.70 deciliters per gram but not more than 0.88 deciliters per gram, including PET resin that contains various additives introduced in the manufacturing process, as well as blends of virgin PET resin and recycled PET, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and excluding 100% recycled PET resin.
Importers should note that provisional duties will now be payable on the subject goods that are released from the CBSA on or after June 17, 2025. A statement of reasons will be available within 15 days.
For reference, the full CBSA notice can be viewed here.
CITT Anti-Dumping Injury Inquiries – Polyethylene Terephthalate
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of the above‑mentioned goods have caused injury, retardation, or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. They will make an order of finding by October 15, 2025.
Importers should note that provisional duties will continue to apply on imports of subject goods until the date of the CITT’s order or finding.
For detailed information, please refer to the following links:
https://decisions.citt-tcce.gc.ca/citt-tcce/ra/en/item/18616/index.do
https://cscb.ca/en/article/citt-anti-dumping-injury-inquiries-polyethylene-terephthalate
Delmar Support
Our Canadian Customs Advisory Services Department is available to assist importers with related questions. Delmar will continue to provide pertinent updates as they become available.
For additional information and assistance, please contact your local Delmar Representative.