On May 7, 2025, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary conclusion on the anti-dumping investigation case with fiber molded products imported from Vietnam.
1. Goods subject to application:
Molded fiber products
2. Related HS codes:
4823.70.0020; 4823.70.0040; 4823.61.20; 4823.61.40; 4823.69.20; 4823.69.40
3. CBPG investigation period
April 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
4. Preliminary anti-dumping duty rate
- For Vietnamese enterprises:
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- Compulsory Defendant Company: 0.76%.
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- The company enjoys a separate tax rate: 0.76%.
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- Other companies (did not answer the questionnaire and did not apply for tax rates separately): 211.60%.
- For Chinese enterprises: 47.44% – 477.97%.
5. Next Process
- DOC will conduct on-site verification of Vietnamese enterprises to verify the information provided.
- Stakeholders can submit comments on the product scope within 30 days from May 6, 2025 and review within 7 days thereafter.
- It is expected that the DOC will issue a final conclusion on July 21, 2025, which may be extended.
References:
- The Department of Trade Remedies – VCCI, USA issued a preliminary conclusion on the anti-dumping investigation of yarn molded products imported from Vietnam
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Preliminary Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Related services: Anti-dumping Exemption
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The United States Issues Preliminary Conclusions On Anti-Dumping Investigation Of Hard Capsule Shells Imported From Vietnam
On May 23, 2025, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary conclusion on the anti-dumping investigation case with hard capsule shells imported from Vietnam.
Here are the details:
- Goods subject to application: Hard capsule shells
- Related HS codes : 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010
- Countries under investigation: Vietnam, China, India, and Brazil
- Preliminary anti-dumping duty rate:
Country Preliminary dumping margin after adjustment (%) Vietnam 8,35% China 5,4% -172,24% India 0% – 14,91% Brazil 77,29% See details: Here
According to the plan, the DOC is expected to conduct on-site verification to verify the information provided by Vietnamese enterprises. The final conclusion of the case is expected to be issued by the end of 2025.
References:
- The Department of Trade Remedies – VCCI, USA issued a preliminary conclusion on the anti-dumping investigation case with hard capsule shells imported from Vietnam
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Relevant service: Anti-dumping Exemption
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European Union (EU) Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation Into PET Plastic Products Exported From Vietnam
On May 22, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued a Notice initiating anti-dumping (AD) conditions on certain PET plastic products originating from Vietnam, imported into the European Union (EU).
It is known that from December 2024, PET plastic products have been included in the warning list of the risk of trade remedies investigation by the Trade Remedies Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade).
Here are the details of the case:
- Commencement Date: May 22, 2025
- Requesting Party: European PET
- Goods under investigation: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin with a viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher, according to ISO Standard 1628-5, currently included in the CN code 39076100
- Alleged dumping margin: 11-19%
- Investigation period:
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- Anti-dumping: From 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
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- Damage: From 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2024
- Investigation period: The investigation case will be closed within 01 year (can be extended up to 14 months from the date of issuance of the Notice of Initiation)
- Recommendations for response:
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- Carefully study the information and documents
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- Full and comprehensive cooperation with the EC throughout the investigation process
References:
- The Department of Trade Remedies – VCCI, European Union (EU) initiated a CBPG investigation of PET plastic products exported from Vietnam
- An official website of the European Union, EU investigates allegations of dumping of PET plastic from Vietnam
Relevant service: Anti-dumping Exemption
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