Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of a Trade and Security Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States

On May 28, 2026, the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; the Office of the United States Trade Representative published in the Federal Register (91 31818 Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of a Trade and Security Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.

Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of a Trade and Security Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.

On May 28, 2026, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (91 FR 31818 Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of a Trade and Security Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.

SUMMARY: On September 5, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14346 (Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements). Executive Order 14346 directed and authorized the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) to implement the terms of any framework trade and security agreement or final trade and security agreement concluded between the United States and a foreign trading partner that involve the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), or threats to the national security found pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232).

On January 15, 2026, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States and the American Institute in Taiwan Relating to Taiwan-U.S. Investment (MOU). In the MOU, the United States committed to, among other things, modify tariffs imposed under Section 232 in certain respects. On February 12, 2026, AIT and TECRO signed the Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States on Reciprocal Trade Between the United States of America and Taiwan (ART or Agreement). Both the MOU and the ART qualify for implementation under Executive Order 14346. The Secretary and Trade Representative are taking necessary and appropriate action to implement the MOU at this time. The Secretary and Trade Representative are not implementing the ART at this time as it has not yet entered into force.

This notice amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement the terms of the MOU pertaining to the modification of certain Section 232 tariffs applied to automobile parts, timber, lumber, and wood derivative products of Taiwan. In addition, the MOU states that the United States will remove derivative Section 232 steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs from aircraft components that are products of Taiwan.

Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

On April 11, 2024, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (89 FR 25563) [A–570–060, A–533–875, A–580–893, A–583–860, C–570–061, C–533–876] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

AD/CVD Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan

On April 5, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commmission published in the Federal Register (89 FR 24033) [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–579–580 and 731–TA–1369–1372 (Review)] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan. On the basis of the record developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act"), that revocation of the countervailing duty orders on fine denier polyester staple fiber ("fine denier PSF") from China and India and the antidumping duty orders on fine denier PSF from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

On December 22, 2023, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (88 FR 88573) [A-580-895, A-583-861] Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders.

SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on low melt polyester staple fiber (lomeltw melt PSF) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) and Taiwan would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD orders.

Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan

On December 19, 2023, the International Trade Commission published in the Federal Register (88 FR 87814) Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan.

On the basis of the record developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on low melt polyester staple fiber from South Korea and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the existing antidumping duty orders on low melt polyester staple fiber from South Korea and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

On December 6, 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revocation of the existing antidumping duty orders on low melt polyester staple fiber from South Korea and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from South Korea and Taiwan will remain in place.

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.

Read more HERE.

Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan

On October 27, 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission published in the FEderal Register (88 FR 73870) [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1378–1379 (Review)] Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews.

Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

On August 30. 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission published in the Federal Register (88 FR 59940 [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–579–580 and 731–TA–1369–1372 (Review)] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Notice of Commission Determinations To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

On May 15, 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission published in the Federal Register (88 FR 31006) Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Notice of Commission Determinations To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

On February 1, 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission published in the Federal Register 88 FR 6790) Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews.

United States and Taiwan to Hold Meetings on U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in New York City

On November 8 and 9, 29022, the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), will hold in-person conceptual discussions on the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in New York City.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will lead the U.S. delegation as the designated representative of AIT. The U.S. delegation will also include representatives from the National Economic Council, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Treasury, the Small Business Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration.

Assistant United States Trade Representative Terry McCartin will serve as the lead USTR official.

These meetings will be closed press.

Background

On June 1, 2022, Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi and Taiwan Minister-Without-Portfolio John Deng met virtually under the auspices of AIT and TECRO to launch the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, which is intended to develop concrete ways to deepen the economic and trade relationship, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values, and promote innovation and inclusive economic growth for our workers and businesses, including through new trade agreements.

On August 17, 2022, the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of AIT and TECRO, announced the negotiating mandate for formal trade negotiations under this new initiative. The negotiating mandate can be found here and includes a robust agenda for negotiations aimed at reaching agreements on trade facilitation, good regulatory practices, strong anti-corruption standards, enhancing trade between our small and medium enterprises, deepening agriculture trade, removing discriminatory barriers to trade, digital trade, robust labor and environmental standards, as well as ways to address distortive practices of state-owned enterprises and non-market policies and practices.

The United States will continue to consult with Congress and key stakeholders like labor, business, environmental groups, and others throughout the negotiations.

Low Melt Polyester Antidumping Orders up for Review

On August 2, 2022, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (87 FR 47187) Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review and Join Annual Inquiry Service List.

The following proceedings my be of interest--

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          Antidumping Duty Proceedings
 
REPUBLIC OF KOREA:
    Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber A-580-895..           8/1/21-7/31/22
TAIWAN: 
    Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber A-583-861.            8/1/21-7/31/22
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Request for Comments on Proposed U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade

On June 7, 2022, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published in the Federal Register (87 FR 34745) Request for Comments on Proposed U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade

United States and Taiwan Hold Dialogue on Trade and Investment Priorities

On June 29, 2021, the United States and Taiwan held the eleventh Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). Assistant United States Trade Representative Terry McCartin and Jen-ni Yang, Deputy Trade Representative from Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations, co-led the discussions, which were held virtually and focused on enhancing the longstanding trade and investment relationship between the United States and Taiwan. Other U.S. participants and contributors included AIT and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, Labor, State and Treasury.

The United States and Taiwan have a long-standing and vibrant trade relationship. Taiwan is the United States’ 9th largest goods trading partner, with two-way goods trade totaling $90.9 billion in 2020. Goods and services trade between the United States and Taiwan totaled $106 billion in 2020.

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Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India and the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

On May 31, 2017, the U.S. Department of Commerce Department) received countervailing duty ("CVD") Petitions concerning imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from India and the People's Republic of China, filed in proper form on behalf of DAK Americas LLC, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, and Auriga Polymers, Inc. The CVD Petitions were accompanied by antidumping duty (AD) Petitions concerning imports of fine denier PSF from both of the countries listed above, in addition to the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The petitioners are domestic producers of fine denier PSF.

The petitioners allege that imports of the subject merchandise are benefitting from countervailable subsidies and that such imports are causing, or threaten to cause, material injury to the U.S. industry producing the domestic like product. The petitioners contend that the industry's injured condition is illustrated by reduced market share; underselling and price suppression or depression; lost sales and revenues; decreased production, capacity utilization, and U.S. shipments; and declines in financial performance.

The merchandise covered by these investigations is fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF), not carded or combed, measuring less than 3.3 decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The scope covers all fine denier PSF, whether coated or uncoated. The following products are excluded from the scope:

(1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3. decitex (more than 3 denier, inclusive) currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065.

(2) Low-melt PSF defined as a bi-component fiber with a polyester core and an outer, polyester sheath that melts at a significantly lower temperature than its inner polyester core currently classified under HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015.