Certain PSF has physical characteristics that distinguish it from other polyester staple fibers (such as carpet fiber and fiber for spinning), including the denier of the fiber, the length of the fiber, and in some cases the finish and "crimp" of the fiber.
The merchandise subject to this investigation is provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 (statistical reporting numbers 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping.
2. Petitioners: DAK Americas LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; and Wellman, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: June 23, 2006.
4. Conference: July 14, 2006
5. USITC vote: August 7, 2006
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: August 7, 2006.
US Industry:
1. Number of US firms in 2005: Eight
2. Production in 2005: 606,822,000 pounds
3. Employment of production and related workers: 1,043
4. US producers' US shipments in 2005: 552,441,000 pounds
5. US apparent consumption in 2005: 1,102,125,000 pounds
6. Ratio of quantity of total imports to US apparent consumption in 2005 (percent): 49.9
US Imports:
1. Quantity of subject imports in 2005: 194,872,000 pounds
2. Value of subject imports in 2005: $111,617,000
United States International Trade Commission
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