Korea and Taiwan are accused of dumping low melt polyester staple fiber in the US.The allegation is that the US industry is hurt by such dumping and that these products are allegedly sold in the US at less than fair value.

Fine denier polyester staple fiber is a synthetic staple fiber of polyesters measuring less than 3 denier in diameter. It is generally cut in lengths of less than five inches and is similar in appearance to cotton or wool.

It is typically converted either to yarn for weaving or knitting into fabric or to a non-woven textile prior to the end-use application. Woven applications include the production of textiles such as clothing and bedding linens. Non-woven applications include the production of household and hygiene products such as cleaning wipes, baby wipes and diapers.

The US will conduct antidumping duty investigations.

Anti-dumping duties are intended to offset the amount by which a product is sold at less than fair value, or dumped, in the US. The margin of dumping is calculated and estimated duties in the amount of the dumping are collected from importers. Countervailing duties are intended to offset unfair subsidies that are provided by foreign governments and benefit the production of a particular good.