U.S. Launches Investigations on Pizza Boxes from China, Malaysia, and Turkey
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Washington, D.C. — The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the start of investigations on corrugated pizza boxes imported from China, Malaysia, and Turkey. The investigations begin today as a preliminary step to determine if these imports harm U.S. industry.
The investigations will focus on whether the imported pizza boxes are sold at unfairly low prices, known as “dumping.” Additionally, they will examine if the Turkish government is unfairly supporting its manufacturers, known as “subsidizing.”
The USITC has 45 days, until October 26, 2026, to make a preliminary determination. By November 2, 2026, the Commission will share its findings with the Department of Commerce.
This action follows petitions submitted on September 9, 2026, by the American Pizza Boxes Manufacturers Coalition. This coalition consists of companies like Smurfit Westrock plc, Pratt Industries, Inc., and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW).
Anyone interested in participating in these investigations must file by September 21, 2026. A list of all interested parties will be developed for future communication.
A conference will be held on September 30, 2026, to discuss the investigations further. This meeting will be held via videoconference, and guidelines are available online at the USITC Public Calendar.
Written submissions are also accepted. These must be submitted by October 5, 2026, and may include presentations from participants. It is important that all documents adhere to the provided guidelines and are filed promptly through the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).
Participants must certify the accuracy of their submissions and be aware that their information can be used during the investigations. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930.
For more information, you can reach Alejandro Orozco at 202-205-3177 or view the public record online.
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