Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin, Notice of Final Decisions

February 14, 2018

On February 14, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), terminated the subsidy investigation in respect of certain polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin) exported to Canada from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman) by OCTAL SAOC FZC (Octal), and exported to Canada from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Pakistan) by Novatex Limited (Novatex) and originating in or exported from Pakistan by all other exporters, as the amounts of subsidy were insignificant.

On the same day, the CBSA, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of SIMA, made a final determination of dumping in respect of certain PET resin originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of India (India), Oman and Pakistan, and a final determination of subsidizing in respect of certain PET resin originating in or exported from China and India.

This notice is available in its entirety on the CBSA website.

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Special Import Measures Act (SIMA)

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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

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