U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping of Paper Shopping Bags from Cambodia
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On October 9, 2026, the United States Department of Commerce announced preliminary results of an investigation into the sale of paper shopping bags from Cambodia. This investigation is looking into whether these bags are being sold in the United States at prices less than their normal value. The timeframe for this investigation covers products sold between January 3, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
Background and Process
The International Trade Administration began its review of the ongoing antidumping order, focusing on four producers and exporters from Cambodia. The aim was to determine if these companies sold their paper bags in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. The review follows procedures outlined under U.S. law to ensure fair trade practices are upheld.
Preliminary Results
The department looked closely at the companies involved and estimated the level of dumping. Two companies, Nice Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., and UUPak Company Limited, were the main focus, along with two additional firms, Brandart S.p.A. and TB Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
Nice Packaging received a dumping margin of 20.08%. This means their products were sold at a price significantly lower than their normal value. UUPak Company Limited was assigned a higher margin of 73.30%, based on the department applying adverse facts available. This is a method used when companies do not provide all the necessary information.
The other companies, Brandart S.p.A. and TB Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., were not individually examined. Instead, they were assigned the same rate as Nice Packaging – 20.08%.
Next Steps
Interested parties have the opportunity to comment on these preliminary findings. The department will also disclose more details about its calculations in the coming days. This transparency helps keep all interested parties informed and allows them to challenge any findings they might disagree with.
Public comments are crucial since they can impact the final results. These must be submitted within specific timeframes, allowing only a few weeks for interested parties to respond.
After public comments are received and considered, the Department of Commerce will finalize its findings. They will then instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to collect additional duties from these companies based on the final results. These measures help ensure that the prices of imported goods are fair to U.S. manufacturers and do not undercut local products.
Conclusion
This ongoing review is vital in maintaining fair trade standards and ensuring that U.S. businesses are not harmed by unfair pricing practices. By closely monitoring imports, the Department of Commerce helps protect American jobs and industries.
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