Preliminary Determination in the AD Investigation of Paper File Folders from China, India, Vietnam
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders from the People’s Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
On May 11, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the
antidumping duty (AD) investigations of paper file folders from the People’s Republic of China, India, and the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | China-wide Entity | 192.70% | N/A |
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Navneet Education Limited | 15.07 | 11.42 |
| Kokuyo Riddhi Paper Products Pvt. Ltd. | *86.01 | *82.36 | |
| LGPL Paper Industries Pvt | *86.01 | *82.36 | |
| All Others | 15.07 | 11.42 |
*Rate is based on Adverse Facts Available.
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Three-Color Stone Stationary (Viet Nam) Company Limited | 324.70% | N/A |
| Vietnam-wide Entity | 324.70% | N/A |
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | October 12, 2022 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | November 8, 2022 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | December 2, 2022 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | May 10, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | July 25, 2023 |
| ITC Final Determination* | September 8, 2023 |
| Issuance of Orders** | September 15, 2023 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
*This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
**This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| CHINA | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 14,052,685 | 8,405,967 | 4,967,936 |
| Value (USD) | $44,951,032 | $21,922,047 | $15,630,721 |
| INDIA | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 2,397,001 | 2,090,530 | 3,156,567 |
| Value (USD) | $5,502,709 | $4,661,927 | $7,144,905 |
| VIETNAM | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 820,800 | 4,161,033 | 6,336,765 |
| Value (USD) | $3,098,984 | $18,641,978 | $21,741,852 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 4820.30.0040).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers, the members of which are Smead Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Hastings, MN) and TOPS Products LLC (Naperville, IL).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information including the scope of the investigation are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers A-570-147, A-552-834, A-533-910.
- To date, Commerce maintains 665 antidumping duty and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.