Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-09711
Correction Notice: Scope Clarification for PTMEG Import Investigations
Buyer
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Posted
May 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-09711
This notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration provides a correction to the scope of less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations on polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) imports: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - Scope of Investigation: - Covers all forms of PTMEG, including blends with stabilizers, modifiers, or additives (if these do not exceed two percent of total weight) - Includes PTMEG processed in third countries, provided the product remains within the defined scope - Relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 3907.29.0000, 2932.11.0000, 3404.90.5150 - Correction Details: - Notice corrects a typographical error in the HTSUS subheadings used to define the scope - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Unique Requirements: - Applies to imports from China, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam - Regulatory coverage includes blends and third-country processing, provided the product remains within scope - No procurement or contract action is being solicited or awarded in this notice
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice initiating less-than-fair-value investigations on polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. This notice corrects a typographical error related to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings in the scope of the investigations. The scope includes all forms of PTMEG, regardless of physical form or additives, and covers merchandise processed in third countries if it remains within the scope. The investigations are conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 and relevant regulations.