The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Poland is being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This conclusion follows their preliminary decision from November 5, 2024, which was unchanged due to no new comments from interested parties. The investigation covers DOTP imports from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Customs will continue to require cash deposits on DOTP imports from Poland to ensure fair pricing, and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will determine within 45 days whether these imports injure U.S. industry.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. says that a special kind of plastic stuff from Poland is being sold here for cheaper than it's worth, like a toy that costs less than it should. Now, they want people buying this stuff to pay a bit extra until they check if it hurts the people who make it in the U.S.