Federal Register #2026-10109

Trade Enforcement Determination on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes from Vietnam and Related Actions

This notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration addresses trade enforcement actions involving imported industrial products: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance office - Products/Services Covered: - Polypropylene corrugated boxes (including bins, totes, and other load-bearing containers made from corrugated polypropylene sheets) - Includes all sizes, shapes, and configurations (one-piece, two-piece, multi-piece), with or without handles, lids, or reinforcing wire - Box lids or tops imported separately are also included - Classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule 3923.10.9000 - Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (whether or not assembled into modules) from India (investigation ongoing) - MEP Pilot Program: Competitive program for Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers to accelerate advanced manufacturing technology adoption - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or U.S. vendors named; Vietnamese producers/exporters (including Jia Bao Rui) are referenced as part of the Vietnam-wide entity - Notable Requirements and Details: - The Vietnam-wide entity is assigned a dumping margin of 130.58% for polypropylene corrugated boxes - The investigation period for polypropylene boxes is July 1 to December 31, 2024 - The crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells investigation period is July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a postponed final determination - The MEP pilot program aims to enhance domestic industrial competitiveness through technology adoption - This is a trade enforcement action, not a procurement or solicitation; no contract opportunity or award is announced

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that polypropylene corrugated boxes from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation period covers July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The determination includes findings on critical circumstances and assigns a dumping margin rate to the Vietnam-wide entity. The scope covers various types of polypropylene corrugated boxes regardless of size, shape, or dimension.

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