Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-13974
Preliminary Determination on Circumvention of Duties for Certain Paper Plates from China
Posted
July 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-13974
This opportunity concerns a preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, regarding circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties on certain paper plates from China. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Policy, Enforcement and Compliance - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs identified; key respondents include: - Ecosense Environmental Technology - Huiming Industrial (Malaysia) SDN BHD - Feihong Malaysia SDN BHD - Products/Services Requested: - Paper plates assembled and completed in Malaysia using Chinese-origin paperboard - Includes plates of any type, shape, size, caliper, or basis weight, with a depth up to two inches - May include plates made from bamboo, bagasse, hemp, synthetic resins, or other materials - May be coated, embossed, or have foil - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Certification requirements for importers and exporters to verify non-Chinese origin inputs - U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend liquidation and collect cash deposits at applicable rates if certification requirements are not met - The determination applies to entries since August 22, 2025, and remains in effect until further notice - Interested parties are invited to comment on the determination
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that imports of certain paper plates, completed in Malaysia using paperboard produced in China, are circumventing antidumping and countervailing duties on paper plates from China. This determination covers paper plates assembled and completed in Malaysia using Chinese-origin paperboard and subsequently exported to the United States. The scope includes paper plates of various types, shapes, sizes, and coatings, with a depth up to two inches. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination, and certifications are required for compliance.