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Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin – Final Determinations – Statement of Reasons
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) terminated the subsidy investigation in respect of PET resin exported to Canada from Oman by OCTAL SAOC FZC, and exported to Canada from Pakistan by Novatex Limited and originating in or exported from Pakistan by all other exporters.
On the same date, the CBSA made a final determination of dumping respecting the dumping of PET resin originating in or exported from China, India, Oman and Pakistan, and a final determination of subsidizing respecting such goods from China and India.
The subject goods are normally imported under the following tariff classification numbers:
3907.61.00.00
3907.69.00.10
3907.69.00.90
The listing of tariff classification numbers is for convenience of reference only. The tariff classification numbers include non subject goods. Also, subject goods may fall under tariff classification numbers that are not listed. Refer to the product definition for authoritative details regarding the subject goods.
Based on the available evidence, the CBSA is satisfied that certain PET resin originating in or exported from China and India, have been subsidized. Therefore, on February 14, 2018, the CBSA made a final determination of subsidizing pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of SIMA in respect of those goods.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) inquiry into the question of injury to the Canadian industry is continuing, and it will issue its decision by March 16, 2018. Provisional duties will continue to be imposed on the subject goods from the named countries until the CITT renders its decision. However, provisional countervailing duties will not be imposed on imports of goods for which the subsidy investigation was terminated. Any provisional duty paid or security posted will be returned.