U.S. International Trade Commission Makes Determinations on Thermal Paper from China

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On January 6, 2026, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) made a key decision about lightweight thermal paper from China.

The Commission looked at whether removing certain trade rules could hurt U.S. companies. These rules are called countervailing and antidumping duty orders. They help protect American industries from unfair trade practices.

In this case, the USITC found that if the orders on lightweight thermal paper from China were taken away, it would likely cause material injury to companies in the United States. This injury could happen again or continue if the orders were removed.

The Commission’s review started on June 2, 2025. At that time, they opened investigation numbers 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126. The USITC later decided to conduct expedited reviews. These reviews moved quickly to examine the facts.

There was a delay in the schedule because of a government funding issue, but the schedule was changed and continued as planned.

The decision was made according to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The USITC finished and filed its findings on January 6, 2026.

The full views of the Commission can be found in USITC Publication 5967, titled “Lightweight Thermal Paper from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126 (Third Review).”

Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, issued the official order. This notice was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026.

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