Vietnam 301 Investigation Initiated

On June 2, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published in the Federal Register (91 FR 33285) Initiation of Section 301 Investigation and Request for Public Comments: Vietnam’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 182(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) identified Vietnam as a priority foreign country due to Vietnam's denial of adequate and effective protection of intellectual property (IP) rights and its denial of fair and equitable market access to persons that rely on IP protection. Pursuant to section 302(b)(2) of the Trade Act, the Trade Representative is initiating a Section 301 investigation of the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Vietnam related to IP protection and enforcement that resulted in the identification of Vietnam as a priority foreign country. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposes to determine that these acts, policies, and practices are actionable under section 301(b). USTR invites interested persons to submit written comments concerning the issues covered in the investigation.

Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders

On December 13, 2021, the U.S. International Trade Commission published in the Federal Register (86 FR 70858) [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1550–1553 (Final)] Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Determinations

On the basis of the record \1\ developed in these subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 5402.33.30 and 5402.33.60 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’).

On December 14, 2021, the U.S. International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (86 FR 71031) [A–560–838, A–557–823, A–549–843, A–552–832] Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders

      The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows:

                                Indonesia
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                                                               Estimated
                                                               weighted-
                                                                average
                    Producer or exporter                        dumping
                                                                margin
                                                               (percent)
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PT. Polyfin Canggih.........................................     * 26.07
PT. Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk.................................     * 26.07
PT. Mutu Gading Tekstil.....................................        7.47
All Others..................................................        7.47
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                                Malaysia
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                                                               Estimated
                                                               weighted-
                                                                average
                    Producer or exporter                        dumping
                                                                margin
                                                               (percent)
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Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd..................................        8.50
All Others..................................................        8.50
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                                Thailand
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                                                               Estimated
                                                               weighted-
                                                                average
                    Producer or exporter                        dumping
                                                                margin
                                                               (percent)
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Sunflag Thailand Ltd........................................       14.47
Jong Stit Co., Ltd..........................................     * 56.80
All Others..................................................       14.47
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                                 Vietnam
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                                                             Estimated
                                                             weighted-
             Exporter                     Producer            average
                                                          dumping margin
                                                             (percent)
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Century Single Entity \7\.........  Century Single                  2.58
                                     Entity.
Vietnam-Wide Entity...............  ....................           22.36
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Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

On November 16, 2021, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

The report will be available by December 28, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

Last month the Department of Commerce has determined that polyester textured yarn (yarn) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The investigations and determinations relate to four exporting nations, the following dumping rates:

• Indonesia ranging from 7.47% to 26.07% ,
• Malaysia 8.2%,
• Thailand ranging from 14.47% to 56.80%, and
• Vietnam 2.58% to 22.36%.

Polyester Yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam U.S Market

The Department of Commerce has determined that polyester textured yarn (yarn) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The investigations and determinations relate to four exporting nations, the following dumping rates:

• Indonesia ranging from 7.47% to 26.07% ,
• Malaysia 8.2%,
• Thailand ranging from 14.47% to 56.80%, and
• Vietnam 2.58% to 22.36%.

AAFA Welcomes Resolution Between the U.S. and Vietnam

AFA President and CEO Steve Lamar responded to the announcement by the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today, that Vietnam has addressed U.S. concerns in the Vietnam Timber Section 301 investigation, saying: “We are pleased to see that U.S. apparel, footwear, and accessories imports from Vietnam will not be subjected to additional tariffs. At a time when we are focusing on getting more vaccines to this key trade partner and unlock snarled supply chains, removal of this tariff threat is welcome indeed. We are also pleased to see Vietnam and the U.S. solidify their work to guard against illegal timber harvesting an important step for Vietnam’s sustainability journey."

Read more HERE.

Vietnam Section 301 Tariffs Averted

On October 1, 2021, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced an agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that addresses U.S. concerns in the Vietnam Timber Section 301 investigation. This is the first 301 investigation to address environmental concerns. The Agreement secures commitments that will help keep illegally harvested or traded timber out of the supply chain and protect the environment and natural resources. Ambassador Tai determined that the Agreement provides a satisfactory resolution of the matter subject to investigation and that no trade action is warranted at this time. Going forward, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will monitor Vietnam’s implementation of the Agreement.

The Agreement contains multiple commitments by Vietnam on issues related to illegal timber, including commitments to improve its Timber Legality Assurance System; keep confiscated timber (i.e., timber seized for violating domestic or international law) out of the commercial supply chain; verify the legality of domestically harvested timber regardless of export destination; and work with high-risk source countries to improve customs enforcement at the border and law enforcement collaboration.

The USTR investigation was initiated in October 2020 under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The full text of the Agreement is available here. The Federal Register notice summarizing the Trade Representative’s determination provides additional background, and is available here.

USTR Releases Determination on Action and Ongoing Monitoring Following U.S. - Vietnam Agreement on Vietnam’s Currency Practices

On July 23, 2021, the Office of the United States Trade Representative issued a formal determination in the Vietnam Currency Section 301 investigation reflecting the agreement reached earlier this week between the Department of the Treasury and the State Bank of Vietnam. The determination finds that the Treasury-SBV agreement provides a satisfactory resolution of the matter subject to investigation and accordingly that no trade action is warranted at this tim. USTR, in coordination with Treasury, will monitor Vietnam’s implementation going forward.

The Federal Register notice summarizing the determination is available here.

The USTR investigation was initiated in October 2020 under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. On January 15, 2021, USTR issued a determination that Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices including excessive and one-sided intervention in the foreign exchange markets and other related actions, taken in their totality, are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The determination was supported by a comprehensive report, which is published on USTR’s website.

Ambassador Katherine Tai Commends the Treasury Department and the State Bank of Vietnam for Reaching an Agreement Regarding Vietnam’s Currency Practices

On July 19, 2021, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai released a statement welcoming the Department of the Treasury and the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) agreement to address U.S. concerns about Vietnam’s currency practices. As part of its ongoing modernization, the SBV will allow Vietnam’s currency to move in line with the development of Vietnam’s financial and foreign exchange market and with Vietnam’s economic fundamentals. This announcement is an outcome of the enhanced bilateral engagement between Treasury and the SBV under the U.S. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.

As highlighted in the joint statement, Vietnam will continue to increase its exchange rate flexibility over time. The State Bank of Vietnam also committed to continue providing information to Treasury with full transparency so it can conduct thorough analysis and reporting on the SBV’s activities in the foreign exchange market.

In light of Treasury and the SBV having reached agreement to address the concerns regarding Vietnam’s currency policies, USTR, in coordination with Treasury, will monitor Vietnam’s implementation of its commitments and work with Vietnam to ensure that it addresses the acts, policies and practices related to the valuation of its currency that were found actionable in the Section 301 investigation.”

75 Trade Associations Send Letter to Ambassador Tai opposing Tariffs on Imports from Vietnam

In response to persistent reports that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) may soon issue a list of goods imported from Vietnam from which the Biden administration would propose to levy Section 301 tariffs pursuant to the Trump administration’s “currency manipulation” and “illegal timber” investigations, about 75 trade associations have sent a letter urging USTR not to do so for either investigation.

Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations Pages 33354

One June 24, 2021, the U.S. International Trade Commission published in the Federal Register (86 FR 33354) Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations. The investigation followed petitions filed by Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America (Lake City, SC) and Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. (Greensboro, NC).

Read more on this case from Agathon Associates HERE

Polyester Textured Yarn Antidumping Investigation

As Agathon Associates reported in December polyester textured yarn antidumping cases are moving forward.

On June 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register (86 FR 29742) Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures.

On June 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register (86 FR 29746
) Polyester Textured Yarn From Thailand: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures.

On June 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register (86 FR 29748
) Polyester Textured Yarn From Malaysia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures.

On June 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register (86 FR 29750
) Polyester Textured Yarn From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures.

Vietnam Removed from List of Countries Manipulating Their Currency

On April 16, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a Report to Congress on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.

In a December 2020 Report,the U.S. Department of the Treasury found that Switzerland and Vietnam practiced currency manipulation for the four quarters through June 2020. For the four quarters ending in 2020, based on initial enhanced engagements with Vietnam and Switzerland further analysis, and data, Treasury has determined that there is insufficient evidence to make a finding that either economy manipulates its exchange rate.

Treasury has also established a Monitoring List of major trading partners that merit close attention to their currency practices and macroeconomic policies. The Monitoring List comprises China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Mexico.

USTR Finds Vietnam's Currency Manipulation is Unreasable and Burdenous Restriction on U.S. Commerce, but Declines to Take Action

The U.S. Trade Representative has issued findings in the Section 301 investigation of Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to currency valuation, concluding that Vietnam 's acts, policies, and practices including excessive foreign exchange market interventions and other related actions, taken in their totality, are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. In making these findings, USTR has consulted with the Department of the Treasury as to matters of currency valuation and Vietnam’s exchange rate policy.

USTR is not taking any specific actions in connection with the findings at this time but will continue to evaluate all available options. The Section 301 investigation was initiated in October 2020.

Over 200 Company and Association CEO's Send Letter to President Trump Not to Impose Tariffs on Vietnam

The American Apparel and Footwear Association reports that over 200 company and association CEOs sent a letter asking President Trump not to impose punitive tariffs on goods from Vietnam. Read more HERE.

Several Industry Organizations Urge USTR to Delay the Comment periods for its Vietnam 301 investigation

On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it had initiated two separate investigations—pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974—with respect to Vietnam’s trade with the United States. The USTR will review, in consultation with the Treasury Department, any practices that may have contributed to the alleged under valuation of Vietnam’s currency and thus may have impaired the competitiveness of U.S. products (by making them more expensive to foreign buyers). The USTR has requested consultations with the government of Vietnam, sought public comments on the investigations, and will hold virtual public hearing on December 29, 2020. Post-hearing rebuttal comments are due by January 7, 2021.

On December 16, 2020, the Department of the Treasury released Report on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States, finding that Vietnam is a currency manipulator.

The release of this report occurred after the comment period deadline and deadline to appear at the December 29, 2020 hearing passed. Several industry organizations have requested USTR to reopen the comment period, to allow interested parties to request to appear at the hearing, and to delay the hearing and post-hearing comment deadline.

"This finding could have substantial impact on the ongoing investigation," said the interested parties, "Our view is that the law provides that interested parties that are engaged in administrative proceedings are entitled to a meaningful opportunity to be heard both under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) and the Constitution. We therefore respectfully request an opportunity to comment on the highly relevant information contained in Treasury’s report."

The signatories organizations are:
Accessories Council
American Home Furnishings Alliance
American Apparel & Footwear Association
Consumer Technology Association
Council of Fashion Designers of America
Fashion Accessories Shippers Association
Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Trade Association
Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America
Gemini Shippers Association
Halloween Industry Association
Hardwood Federation
Home Furnishings Association
International Wood Products Association
Juvenile Products Manufactures Association
Outdoor Industry Association
National Foreign Trade Council
National Marine Manufacturers Association
National Retail Federation
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Semiconductor Industry Association
Toy Association
Travel Goods Association
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Treasury Names Vietnam a Currency Manipulator

On December 16, 2020, the Department of the Treasury released Report on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.

The Report concluded that both Vietnam and Switzerland met all three criteria under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (the 2015 Act) during the period under review. Treasury consequently conducted enhanced analysis of Vietnam and Switzerland in the Report and will also commence enhanced bilateral engagement with each country in accordance with the 2015 Act. This engagement will include urging the development of a plan with specific policy actions to address the underlying causes of currency undervaluation and external imbalances.

Treasury also determined that, under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the 1988 Act), both Vietnam and Switzerland are currency manipulators. For each country, Treasury assessed, based on a range of evidence and circumstances, that at least part of its exchange rate management over the four quarters through June 2020, and particularly foreign exchange intervention, was for purposes of preventing effective balance of payments adjustments and, in the case of Vietnam, for gaining unfair competitive advantage in international trade as well. Consistent with the 1988 Act, Treasury will press for the adoption of policies that will permit effective balance of payments adjustments and eliminate the unfair advantages in trade that result from their actions.

No other major U.S. trading partner met the relevant 1988 or 2015 legislative criteria for currency manipulation or enhanced analysis during the relevant period. Treasury urged China to improve transparency with respect to the management of its exchange rate, in particular regarding official foreign exchange intervention, and increase public understanding of the relationship between the PBOC and the foreign exchange activities of the state-owned banks, including the use of foreign exchange derivatives and activities in the offshore RMB market.

Treasury found that ten economies warrant placement on Treasury’s “Monitoring List” of major trading partners that merit close attention to their currency practices: China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and India, the last three being added in this Report.

The report comes at a time when Vietnam is already on the Trump Administration's radar as a currency manipulator. On October 2, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it had initiated two separate investigations—pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974—with respect to Vietnam’s trade with the United States. The USTR will review Vietnam’s importation of timber that may have been illegally harvested or traded, used as inputs for its manufacturing of timber products, and subsequently exported to the United States. The agency will also review, in consultation with the Treasury Department, any practices that may have contributed to the alleged under valuation of Vietnam’s currency and thus may have impaired the competitiveness of U.S. products (by making them more expensive to foreign buyers). The USTR has requested consultations with the government of Vietnam, sought public comments on the investigations, and will hold virtual public hearings on December 28 and 29, 2020.

Section 301 investigations generally take months to complete, as the USTR reviews public comments, holds consultations with the foreign government, and reports findings and recommendations. For example, the Section 301 investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation was initiated on August 18, 2017, and the first tranche of 301 tariffs was implemented on July 6, 2018. From this history we expect that the determination on whether to take action in these cases relating to Vietnam will likely occur during the 117th Congress.

Polyester Textured Yarn Antidumping Case Moving Forward

On December 11, 2020, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.

The Commission’s public report Polyester Textured Yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1550-1553 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5148, December 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations. The report will be available after January 11, 2021.

On November 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of new antidumping (AD) investigations to determine whether polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam is being dumped in the U.S. market.

The petitions were filed by Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America (Lake City, SC) and Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. (Greensboro, NC).

In the investigations, Commerce will determine whether polyester textured yarn from these four countries are being dumped in the U.S. market at less-than-fair-value. The alleged dumping margins are as follows:

• 26.07 percent for Indonesia;
• 75.13 percent for Malaysia;
• 56.80 percent for Thailand; and
• 54.13 percent for Vietnam.

If Commerce makes affirmative findings in these investigations, and if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determines that dumped polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and/or Vietnam materially injure or threaten material injury to the U.S. industry, Commerce will impose duties on those imports in the amount of dumping found to exist.

In 2019, polyester textured yarn imports from the countries under investigation were valued at:

• $12.6 million for Indonesia;
• $8.8 million for Malaysia;
• $7.6 million for Thailand; and
• $4.5 million for Vietnam.

Read the fact sheet on these initiations.

Next Steps:

During Commerce’s antidumping duty investigations of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, the ITC will conduct its own investigations into whether these imports injure or threaten to injure the U.S. industry and its workforce. The ITC will make its preliminary determinations on or before December 14, 2020. If the ITC preliminarily determines that there is a reasonable indication of material injury or threat of material injury to the domestic industry, then Commerce’s investigations will continue, with the preliminary determinations scheduled for April 6, 2021. This deadline may be extended.

If Commerce preliminarily determines that dumping is occurring, then it will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to start collecting cash deposits from all U.S. companies importing polyester textured yarn from these countries, as appropriate.

Final determinations by Commerce in these cases are scheduled for June 21, 2021, although these deadlines may be extended. If Commerce finds that products are not being dumped, or the ITC finds in its final determinations there is no injury to the U.S. industry, then the investigations will be terminated, and no duties will be applied.

The strict enforcement of U.S. trade law is a primary focus of the Trump Administration. Since the beginning of the current Administration, Commerce has initiated 306 new AD and CVD investigations – a 283 percent increase from the comparable period in the previous administration.

The AD and CVD laws provide American businesses and workers with an internationally accepted mechanism to seek relief from the harmful effects of unfair pricing and unfair subsidization of imports into the United States. Commerce currently maintains 539 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.

Foreign companies that price their products in the U.S. market below the cost of production or below prices in their home markets are subject to AD duties.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance unit within the International Trade Administration is responsible for vigorously enforcing U.S. trade laws and does so through an impartial, transparent process that abides by international rules and is based on factual evidence provided on the record.

$800K of Counterfeit Purses and Hats Seized by CBP Officers in Louisville

On December 4, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville intercepted two shipments containing counterfeit hats and handbags worth over $800,000, if they were real.

The first shipment was arriving from China, while the second shipment arrived from Vietnam. Each package was mis-manifested, and CBP officers inspected the parcels to determine the admissibility of its contents in accordance with CBP regulations. When the first shipment, which was destined for Texas, was opened officers found 938 counterfeit Louis Vuitton hats. If these hats were real they would have been worth $764,470. The second shipment, destined for a residence in local Columbia, KY, contained 29 counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags. If these purses were real, they would have been worth $56,550. In all, CBP officers seized $821,000 worth of counterfeit goods.

Read more HERE.

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation Relating to Vietnam

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is initiating an investigation addressing two significant issues with respect to Vietnam. USTR will investigate Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to the import and use of timber that is illegally harvested or traded, and will investigate Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices that may contribute to the undervaluation of its currency and the resultant harm caused to U.S. commerce. USTR will conduct the investigation under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. As part of its investigation on currency undervaluation, USTR will consult with the Department of the Treasury as to issues of currency valuation and exchange rate policy.

It was an investigation of this type that resulted in the Section 301 tariffs on China.

We don't know how this investigation will conclude or whether it will result in tariffs on articles of Vietnam origin.

We also do not know the timing of any action. In the case of the China

Notice of commencement of investigation August 18, 2017

Report of results March 22, 2018

Notice of proposed action (imposition of tariffs) April 6, 2018

Notice of final determination of which articles will have 301 tariffs June, 20, 2018

Date of imposition of first round of 301 tariffs July 6, 2018

Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Termination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

On June 27th, we reported that the U.S. Department of Commerce Department had 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.

On July 20th, the Department of Commerce published notice that the petitioners have withdrawn their May 31, 2017, petition with respect to Vietnam, and requested that the Department terminate this investigation. The Department is terminating the less-than-fair-value investigation of fine denier PSF with respect to Vietnam.