U.S. Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Uncoated Paper from Portugal

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has recently completed a review investigating whether Portuguese company, The Navigator Company, S.A., sold uncoated paper in the U.S. for less than fair value. This review covered the period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.

The results are in, and they show that Navigator has indeed engaged in dumping. Dumping means selling products in a foreign market at prices lower than in the home market or below the cost to produce the goods. This can harm domestic industries, and thus, it is closely monitored and regulated.

The Department of Commerce established that Navigator’s weighted-average dumping margin is 2.70 percent. This percentage indicates how much lower Navigator’s prices were compared to the normal value.

These findings are important because they assure fair competition in the market. With this decision, the U.S. government will assess additional duties on Navigator’s paper to counterbalance the dumping effect. This means that Navigator or its customers in the U.S. will have to pay extra fees when importing these products.

The Commerce Department will send instructions to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure these duties are collected. These instructions will take effect 35 days after this announcement unless there is a court appeal.

Furthermore, new cash deposit requirements will be set. Cash deposits are additional sums paid upfront to cover possible duties. For Navigator, the new deposit rate aligns with the dumping margin of 2.70 percent. These arrangements make sure that if more similar findings come up, the appropriate duties are covered.

The Department has also reminded importers about maintaining compliance. If Navigator did not know its goods were bound for the U.S., they may avoid penalties. However, non-compliance could lead to assumptions of duty reimbursement and even higher charges.

Lastly, the document outlines that the policy regarding proprietary information must be adhered to. Any confidential data used in this review must be handled according to rules to ensure it remains protected.

This decision helps ensure a level playing field in the paper market and protects U.S. businesses from unfair trade practices.

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