USITC Begins Monitoring of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber

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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started an investigation regarding fine denier polyester staple fiber. This comes after the President decided to limit imports of this fiber through a special safeguard measure. This measure, issued on November 8, 2024, was put in place to help domestic industries adjust to competition from imports.

The USITC is investigating under Investigation No. TA-201-78 (Monitoring). This is to keep track of how the domestic industry is doing. The investigation was officially started on May 22, 2026.

A public hearing is set for October 1, 2026, at the USITC Building in Washington, DC. Before the hearing, those wanting to speak must write to the Commission by September 25, 2026. There will also be a prehearing conference on September 28, 2026.

The investigation is important because it involves a product under a safeguard measure, which is a temporary restriction on imports to help local companies. This was done through Proclamation 10857, following a report by the USITC in August 2024. The safeguard started on November 23, 2024, and lasts for four years.

Interested parties should know that all filings and information must be submitted electronically through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).

The USITC will send a report to the President and Congress by November 23, 2026. This report will outline how industries are adjusting to the competition from imports. By monitoring these developments, the Commission aims to gather data to present the best advice to both the President and Congress.

For those interested in participating or accessing more information, Kristina Lara can be contacted at the Office of Investigations, USITC. Details on submission and appearances are outlined clearly, ensuring that all legal procedures are met.

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