Preliminary Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of paper file folders from Sri Lanka and the preliminary negative determination in the AD investigation of paper file folders from Cambodia. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of paper file folders from Cambodia.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
Cambodia
| Exporter/producer | Dumping Rate (percent) |
|---|---|
| Three-Color Stone Stationery (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. / Three-Color Stone Manufacture Limited | 0.00 |
Sri Lanka
| Exporter/producer | Dumping Rate (percent) |
|---|---|
| Lanka Educational Products Pvt Ltd | 91.28* |
| All Others | 57.43 |
* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD Investigation - Sri Lanka | AD Investigation - Cambodia |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | October 21, 2024 | October 21, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | November 12, 2024 | November 12, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | December 5, 2024 | December 5, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| Commerce Final Determination | August 4, 2025 | October 8, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determination* | September 18, 2025 | December 22, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order** | September 25, 2025 | December 29, 2029 |
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) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
*This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| Cambodia | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 18,740 | 18,208 | 5,301,930 |
| Value (USD) | $72,824 | $133,461 | $11,150,354 |
| Sri Lanka | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 0 | 0 | 349,267 |
| Value (USD) | $0 | $0 | $637,446 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 4820.30.0040). Imports of paper file folders enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of paper file folders covered by the scope of the investigations.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers, whose members 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, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to the following case numbers:
| Trading Partner | antidumping Duty Case Number |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | A-555-005 |
| Sri Lanka | C-542-806 |
- To date, Commerce maintains 746 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.