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Preliminary Results Announcement: 2/2/2027
Extension Days Remaining: 120
Period Covered: 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2026

HTS Numbers

Scope of the Order

The product covered by the Orders is certain polyester staple fiber (PSF). PSF is defined as synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, of polyesters measuring 3.3 decitex (3 denier, inclusive) or more in diameter. This merchandise is cut to lengths varying from one inch (25 mm) to five inches (127 mm). The merchandise subject to these Orders may be coated, usually with a silicon or other finish, or not coated. PSF is generally used as stuffing in sleeping bags, mattresses, ski jackets, comforters, cushions, pillows, and furniture. Merchandise of less than 3.3 decitex (less than 3 denier) currently classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 5503.20.00.25 is specifically excluded from these orders. Also specifically excluded from these Orders are polyester staple fibers of 10 to 18 denier that are cut to lengths of 6 to 8 inches (fibers used in the manufacture of carpeting). In addition, low-melt PSF is excluded from these Orders. Lowmelt PSF is defined as a bi-component polyester fiber having a polyester fiber component that melts at a lower temperature than the other polyester fiber component. The merchandise subject to these Orders is currently classifiable in the HTSUS at subheadings 5503.20.00.45 and 5503.20.00.65.4 Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under the Orders is dispositive.

Final Scope Rulings, Circumvention Determinations, and Changed Circumstance Determinations

Record Type Final Signature Date Product Description Decision In Scope? Scope Determination HTS Change(s) Scope Language Change(s)
Changed Circumstances Review 05/11/2018 Coarse Denier PSF Korea View Document No For the final results of these changed circumstances reviews (CCRs), Commerce is revoking, in part, the antidumping duty (AD) orders on polyester staple fiber (PSF) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) and Taiwan with respect to certain low-melt PSF.