Turkey Anti-Dumping Investigation on Polyester Tire Cord Fabric from Vietnam

Turkey opens an anti-dumping investigation on polyester tire cord fabric from Vietnam

On June 16, 2026, Turkey's Ministry of Trade initiated an anti-dumping investigation targeting polyester tire cord fabric originating from Vietnam. This is strictly the investigation stage, which means no duties have been imposed yet. It serves as a crucial window for Vietnamese exporters to assess their market exposure.

Turkey Anti-Dumping Investigation on Polyester Tire Cord Fabric from Vietnam

Here is a key point that exporters often overlook. An anti-dumping investigation targets a product from a specific country, not just individual named companies.

This means if your goods fit the product description and reached Turkey through a trader, an affiliate, or a third party buyer, your business could still be in scope, even if your company name is not in the official notice.

Key business factors to evaluate early:

-Pricing flexibility: a potential future duty could affect your price competitiveness.
-Supply contracts: existing contracts in Turkey might need a proactive review.
-Customer retention: buyers in Turkey may look for alternative duty free sources if risks are not managed.
-Market position: protecting the market share you have built over the years.

Time is of the essence. The Turkish notice references a 37 day response window under relevant circumstances. Staying silent means the authority may rely on facts available rather than your actual company data, which often leads to less favorable outcomes.

The good news: not every company needs to file a full response. If your company has no exports to Turkey, you may only need to document that fact after a quick internal record review.

Your next steps:
-Check the product and HS code (GTIP): 5902.20.10.00.00.
-Trace your supply chain to see if any goods reached Turkey.
-Secure your export and production documents.
Confirm your specific deadline and decide on your response strategy early.

Proactive review is the most effective approach to safeguard your business against unexpected trade remedies.

Read the full guide from ANT Lawyers: Turkey Anti-Dumping Investigation on Polyester Tire Cord Fabric from Vietnam: 4 Risks Exporters Should Know