On April 06, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued Decision No. 1079/QD-BCT on anti-dumping investigation on some products made of polyester (also known as PFY or filament) imported into Vietnam originating from the People's Republic of China (China), Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia), Republic of India (India) and Malaysia (case number AD10).

I. Relevant information:

1. Initiated date: April 06, 2020

2. Good in investigation: some products made of polyester (also known as PFY or filament) under the HS Code: 5402.33.00, 5402.46.00, 5402.47.00

3. Investigation period: January 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019

4. Petitioner: Vietnam Petrochemical and fiber joint stock company, Formosa Industries Corporation, Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation

5. Decision on temporary imposition of anti-dumping measures

On August 31, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2080/QĐ-BCT on the application of provisional anti-dumping to the products with tax rates: India: 54,90%; Indonesia: 21,94%; Malaysia: 21,23%; China: 3,36% - 17,45%.

6. Decision to apply official anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures

On October 13, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2302/QĐ-BCT on the application of official anti-dumping measures to the products with tax rates: India: 54,90%; Indonesia: 21,94%; Malaysia: 21,45%; China: 3,36% - 17,45%.

7. The 1st review: On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2954/QĐ-BCT on the first review of the application of anti-dumping measures on the above products. Then, on November 1, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2866/QĐ-BCT on the results of the first review, which showed a change in the level of dumping of a number of manufacturers/exporters from China.

8. The 2nd review: 

On February 18, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 421/QD-BCT on the second review of the application of anti-dumping measures on the product concerned.

On August 18 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2324/QD-BCT to extend the deadline for the second review of the application of anti-dumping measures on the above-mentioned product by an additional three months. Accordingly, the investigation is scheduled to conclude on 18 November 2025.

9. The final review: On October 16, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 3013/QD-BCT on the initiation of the final review of anti-dumping measures imposed on the above products. After collecting, verifying, and analyzing the information provided by the parties concerned, the investigating authority will issue the final review conclusion based on an objective and comprehensive assessment.

II. Case calendar

The case documents are attached below: