In one of the largest recent dumping charges Chinese polyester
fiber makers have ever faced, US manufacturers have filed
complaints on the issue, according to an industrial
association.
The US International Trade Association in June received
complaints from American producers stating that Chinese polyester
fibers were being sold on US markets at prices well below normal.
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The complainants claim this is hurting the US industry explained
officials from the China Chamber of Commerce for the Import and
Export of Textiles yesterday.
"It's the largest US dumping claim China has encountered since
the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on textile
disputes last year," said Cao Xinyu, vice chairman with the chamber
of commerce.
The investigation by the US government will cover imports
between last October and March this year. The complaints were filed
by DAK Americas, Nan Ya Plastics Corp America and Wellman.
They asked the US government to impose anti-dumping duties on
imports from more than 100 Chinese producers such as Sanfangxiang
and Sinopec.
The fibers are used as stuffing in sleeping bags, mattresses,
bedding and furniture. Chinese fibers are also currently the
subject of anti-dumping measures in the European Union (EU).
Lawyers specializing in such cases called on domestic
enterprises to take an active part in the investigation because
there was the potential for them to be kicked out of the US
market.
The EU's punitive duties have deprived most Chinese firms of
access to European markets.
(China Daily July 6, 2006)