Initiation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
On October 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam).
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Trading Partner | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| China | 477.97% |
| Vietnam | 231.73-260.56% |
Alleged Subsidy Rates
| Trading Partner | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|
| China | Above de minimis* |
| Vietnam | Above de minimis* |
*de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries
Case Calendar
| EVENT | AD INVESTIGATIONS | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | October 8, 2024 | October 8. 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | October 28, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | November 22, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | March 17, 2025 | January 2, 2025 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | June 2, 2025 | March 18, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | July 17, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | July 24, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
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.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** 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 ITC.
Import Statistics
| Australia | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Value (USD) | $207,775,112 | $330,719,414 | $318,128,489 |
| Brazil | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Value (USD) | $6,656,303 | $18,645,082 | $23,201,085 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040). Imports under these HTSUS subheadings are reported in different units of measurement; therefore, volume data are not included in the above chart. In addition, these HTSUS subheadings cover subject merchandise and non-subject merchandise; therefore, the above import statistics may be overstated.
Other Case Information
- The petitioners for these AD/CVD investigations are Genera (Vonore, TN), Tellus Products, LLC (Belle Glade, FL), and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (Washington, DC) (collectively, the American Molded Fiber Coalition).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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 Countervailing Duty Case Number China A-570-182 C-570-183 Vietnam A-552-845 A-552-846 - For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.