📦Preliminary Determination on Polypropylene Box Imports and Tariffs
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that polypropylene corrugated boxes (corrugated boxes) from the People's Republic of China (China) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
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The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-757 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes ("PC boxes") from China, provided for in subheadings 3923.10.90 and 3923.50.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized by the Government of China. Commerce's preliminary determinations with respect to PC boxes from China and Vietnam, alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value, are pending.
Learn More📦Postponement of Polypropylene Box Investigation by Commerce Dept
The U.S. Department of Commerce is postponing the preliminary determination for the less-than-fair-value investigation of polypropylene corrugated boxes imported from Vietnam by 50 days, due to a timely request from petitioners citing complexities in the ongoing investigation. The new deadline for the preliminary determination is now set for October 14, 2025.
Learn More📦U.S. ITC Investigation on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission has preliminarily determined that U.S. industries are materially injured by subsidized imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China and Vietnam. This will result in further investigations and may lead to the imposition of countervailing duties to address unfair trade practices affecting domestic manufacturers.
Learn More📦Initiation of LTFV Investigations on Polypropylene Boxes
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated anti-dumping investigations regarding imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China and Vietnam. This decision follows allegations that these imports are being sold at less-than-fair value, impacting domestic manufacturers and prompting potential regulatory duties. Exploratory sessions for industry feedback on the product scope and characteristics are outlined.
Learn More📦US International Trade Commission Investigates Polypropylene Imports
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-757 and 731-TA-1737-1738 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes ("PC boxes") from China and Vietnam, provided for in subheading 3923.10.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of PC boxes alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by May 2, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by May 9, 2025.
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