Antidumping Duty Order on Twist Ties from China Remains in Effect

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has completed its first sunset review of the antidumping duty (AD) order concerning twist ties from the People’s Republic of China. Commerce announced that revoking this order would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping. Dumping is when foreign producers sell goods in the U.S. at prices lower than the fair value.

The determination was made on June 30, 2026. Commerce stated that the dumping margins could be as high as 72.96 percent if the order were revoked.

Background of the Order

Commerce first issued the antidumping order on April 14, 2021. The order was put in place to protect U.S. producers from unfair pricing by foreign companies. The review process ensures that the order is still needed.

Review Process

The review began with a notice of initiation on March 2, 2026. This was part of a routine five-year sunset review to check if the order should continue. Bedford Industries, Inc., a U.S. company, participated in the review. They argued that removing the order would harm U.S. producers.

No foreign producers from China responded to the review.

Conclusion of the Review

Based on the review, Commerce decided that lifting the order would hurt U.S. businesses. The anticipated consequence would be the return of dumping practices by Chinese producers.

Commerce is responsible for enforcing trade laws to ensure fair competition. This decision reflects their commitment to protecting domestic industries from unfair competition practices.

What Happens Next?

The order remains in place, continuing to impose duties on twist ties imported from China. These duties counteract the negative effects of dumping by ensuring that imported goods are priced fairly compared to domestic products.

For more information, materials related to this decision can be accessed through the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at https://access.trade.gov.

This move signifies a broader effort by the United States to maintain fair trade practices and protect local industries against unfair competition from foreign markets.

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