Federal Register #A-570-227, A-580-922, A-583-882, A-552-855

Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations for Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol Imports

This notice from the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, addresses the postponement of preliminary determinations in less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations for polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) imports. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - OEMs and Vendors: - BASF Corporation (petitioner) - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested; this is not a procurement opportunity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The notice is procedural, focusing on extending the timeline for trade investigations - The extension allows for thorough evaluation of questionnaire responses and solicitation of supplemental information from mandatory respondents - Investigations concern PTMEG imports from China, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam - No procurement or award is announced; the document pertains solely to trade investigation timelines and requirements

Description

This notice announces the postponement of preliminary determinations in the less-than-fair-value investigations of imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated these investigations on April 28, 2026, with preliminary determinations originally due by September 15, 2026. The petitioner, BASF Corporation, requested a postponement to allow Commerce to fully evaluate initial questionnaire responses and solicit supplemental information. Consequently, the preliminary determinations deadline is extended to November 4, 2026, with final determinations due 75 days thereafter unless further postponed.

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