USITC Announces Final Phase of Investigations on High Purity Dissolving Pulp from Brazil and Norway
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the final phase schedule for investigations concerning high purity dissolving pulp (HPDP) from Brazil and Norway. These investigations aim to determine if the U.S. industry is harmed or threatened by these imports. These investigations focus on both antidumping and countervailing duties.
The Department of Commerce previously found that high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway is subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value. The item in question falls under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 4702.00.00.
High purity dissolving pulp is defined as having an alpha cellulose percentage of 90 percent or higher. The product must also have a brightness level of 90 percent or above. This type of pulp can come from different sources, such as hardwoods, softwoods, or agricultural byproducts. The pulp may be shipped in various forms, including flakes, powder, granules, or sheets.
However, some kinds of dissolving pulp are excluded from these investigations. For example, pulp with an intrinsic viscosity under 455 milliliters per gram is not included. Cotton linter pulp is also excluded if it consists of at least 90 percent cotton linters fibers.
The investigations were requested by Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc., along with the United Steelworkers Union. They filed petitions on August 12, 2025. The investigations will follow the rules set out in the Tariff Act of 1930.
For more information, parties can contact Julie Duffy at the USITC or access the public record through the USITC’s electronic docket system, EDIS. Participation in the investigations and appearing at the hearing require an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission. The hearing in this case is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
Detailed rules govern written submissions, staff reports, and the handling of business proprietary information. The final date for post-hearing briefs is October 15, 2026. All written submissions must meet specific requirements as outlined in the Commission’s rules.
The investigation is conducted under the authority of Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice was published by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, and is available in Volume 91, Issue 111 of the Federal Register.
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