Commerce Announces Preliminary Results on Polyethylene Bags from China
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Introduction
The United States Department of Commerce has published preliminary findings on the anti-dumping review for polyethylene retail carrier bags imported from China. This includes key developments about Crown Polyethylene Products (International) Ltd. (Crown) and Dongguan Nozawa Plastics Products Co., Ltd., and United Power Packaging, Ltd. (Nozawa).
Background
The anti-dumping duty order for polyethylene retail carrier bags from China has been in place since August 9, 2004. In 2025, Hilex Poly Co., LLC, and Superbag Corporation requested a review of imports made by Crown and Nozawa for the period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The review was initiated on September 25, 2025.
Crown Polyethylene Products
The Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that Crown did not qualify for a separate rate and is considered part of the China-wide entity. As a result, Crown will not be individually examined and remains subject to the China-wide entity rate of 77.57 percent, based on entries during the review period.
Partial Rescission of Review
Commerce is rescinding the review for Nozawa after finding no reviewable, suspended entries during the period under review. This means that Nozawa will not be subject to additional anti-dumping duties beyond their existing cash deposit rate for the review period.
Public Comment and Next Steps
The Department of Commerce is inviting parties to comment on these preliminary results. The deadline for written comments is 21 days after the publication of the notice. Rebuttal briefs can be submitted within five days of the initial deadline.
Conclusion
The Department of Commerce plans to issue final results within 120 days. The results will guide the assessment of anti-dumping duties on subject merchandise entries made by Crown. If no shipments are made during the review period, a rate of 77.57 percent will be applied to relevant entries.
Commerce emphasizes the importance for importers to file certificates regarding the reimbursement of anti-dumping duties before the relevant entries of merchandise are liquidated.
Future Implications
The final results of this review will affect cash deposit requirements for shipments from China entered or withdrawn from the warehouse and remain effective until further notice. Customers and importers must remain aware of these requirements to ensure compliance with anti-dumping duty obligations.
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