India fine denier PSF AD review prelims 2024-2025
Commerce preliminary AD results for fine denier polyester staple fiber from India, POR 2024-2025. Bombay Dyeing AFA, RIL rescission, and AD drawback note.
Commerce published preliminary results and a partial rescission in the antidumping administrative review of fine denier polyester staple fiber from India in the October 19, 2026 Federal Register (91 FR 66078-66080; FR Doc. 2026-21271; A-533-875). Applicable October 19, 2026. POR July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. These are preliminary results, not final.
Prelim: Bombay Dyeing 21.43% (total AFA; petition rate). Review rescinded for Reliance Industries Limited. All-others cash deposit continues at 14.67%. Deposits change only after final results.
Review posture and prelim margin
- Order: fine denier PSF from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan, 83 FR 34545 (July 20, 2018). Review initiated August 22, 2025 (90 FR 41043) for Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited (Bombay Dyeing).
- RIL rescission: RIL timely withdrew its request November 20, 2025; review rescinded for RIL under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). RIL POR entries assessed at the cash deposit rate at entry; rescission instructions no earlier than 35 days after publication (by our count, no earlier than November 23, 2026).
- Bombay Dyeing: notified Commerce on March 6, 2026 it would not participate. Preliminary margin 21.43%, based on total adverse facts available (the AFA rate is the dumping margin alleged in the petition). No calculations to disclose.
- Verification: Auriga Polymers, Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America requested verification; Commerce will not verify because Bombay Dyeing did not provide requested information.
- All-others cash deposit: continues at 14.67% (LTFV all-others adjusted for export subsidies).
POR July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 · initiated Aug 22, 2025 (90 FR 41043) · Order 83 FR 34545
Prelim: Bombay Dyeing 21.43% (total AFA) · RIL rescinded · all-others CD remains 14.67%
RIL instructions no earlier than 35 days · by our count no earlier than Nov 23, 2026
Cash deposits and briefing
If Bombay Dyeing's final rate stays based on total AFA, its cash deposit will be offset by the lowest export subsidy rate determined for any company in the companion CVD proceeding. Deposits change only on final results. Case briefs within 21 days (by our count, November 9, 2026); rebuttals five days later; hearing requests within 30 days (by our count, November 18, 2026). Reimbursement-certificate reminder under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Contact: Howard Smith (202) 482-5193.
AD duties are not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h). Ordinary customs duties on PSF used in exported goods may qualify for manufacturing drawback if the claim otherwise qualifies. See AD/CVD drawback exclusion and how to file a duty drawback claim.
Action items
- Identify the producer for Indian fine denier PSF (Bombay Dyeing vs RIL vs others).
- Model 21.43% exposure for Bombay Dyeing POR entries; do not change deposits until final results.
- Consider supplier diversification and contract protections if AFA sticks on finals.
- File reimbursement certificates under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) before liquidation.
- FR Doc. 2026-21271 (91 FR 66078-66080; A-533-875): India fine denier PSF AD admin review prelims for POR July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Applicable Oct 19, 2026. Not final.
- Prelim margin: Bombay Dyeing 21.43% (total AFA; petition rate). Review rescinded for RIL; RIL entries assessed at deposit rate at entry (instructions no earlier than Nov 23, 2026 by our count).
- All-others cash deposit remains 14.67%. If Bombay Dyeing stays on total AFA at finals, cash deposit will be offset by the lowest companion CVD export subsidy rate.
- Case briefs within 21 days (by our count Nov 9, 2026); hearing requests within 30 days (by our count Nov 18, 2026). Deposits change only on final results.
- AD not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h); ordinary duties on PSF used in exported goods may support manufacturing drawback if the claim qualifies.
- Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025 (91 FR 66078-66080; FR Doc. 2026-21271; A-533-875) · U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
This article is for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Drawback eligibility depends on your specific facts, and final refunds are determined by CBP at liquidation. Consult a licensed customs broker or attorney for your situation.