Continuation of Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Polyester Staple Fibre Imports (Communiqué No: 2026/1) – Türkiye
Why this matters for foreign exporters and importers trading with Türkiye:
This update concerns Turkish trade-remedy rules applicable to non-Turkish exporters and importers supplying polyester staple fibre to Türkiye. The continuation of duties:
Preserves the existing landed-cost structure for imports under HS 5503.20,
Requires supplier-specific rate management, as company names directly affect duty exposure,
Reinforces the need for accurate origin determination and tariff classification to avoid compliance risks and retroactive assessments.
Executive Summary
Communiqué No. 2026/1, published in the Official Gazette dated 30 January 2026 (No. 33153), concludes the sunset review investigation concerning imports of polyester staple fibre classified under HS/Tariff Heading 5503.20 originating in India, Chinese Taipei and Thailand. The investigation confirms that the expiry of measures would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury; therefore, definitive anti-dumping duties remain in force at the specified company-specific rates.
Scope and Measure Structure
- Product: Polyester staple fibre under HS 5503.20
- Countries covered: India, Chinese Taipei, Thailand
- Measure: Definitive anti-dumping duty ad valorem (percentage of CIF value)
- Rates: Differentiated by producer/exporter, ranging from 3.20% to 12.00%, as set out in the annexed table.
Practical Compliance Considerations
- Importers should map their suppliers against the annexed list to apply the correct duty rate.
- Contracts may need price-adjustment clauses reflecting differentiated rates.
- Monitoring of any future review initiation is advised, as measures are set for a five-year validity period unless reviewed earlier.
Other legislation updates
- Türkiye – Amendment to Customs General Communiqué No. 16: Clarification on Simplified Procedure for OKSB Holders
- Türkiye – Anti-Dumping Measures Expiring in 2026: Official Notice under Communiqué No. 2026/4
- Türkiye – Amendment to the Free Zones Implementation Regulation: Licensing, Accounting Separation and Superstructure Regime
- Amendment to the Minimum Fee Tariff for Customs Brokers and Authorized Customs Brokers (Türkiye – Regulatory Update)
- Imposition of Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Tin-Coated Flat-Rolled Steel Products Originating in Germany, China, Korea, Japan and Serbia