Notice of initiation of investigations: Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin 2 (PETR2 2025 IN)

Ottawa, March 19, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on March 19, 2025, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the injurious subsidizing of PET resin originating in or exported from China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada.

The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:

1. 3907.61.00.00
2. 3907.69.00.10
3. 3907.69.00.80
4. 3907.69.00.90

These tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.

The product definition is contained in Appendix 1.

The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized; and will make a preliminary decision within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.

Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons that will be accessible within 15 days.