U.S. International Trade Commission Schedules Expedited Review for Lightweight Thermal Paper from China
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On September 23, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it is beginning expedited reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders for lightweight thermal paper from China.
The reviews are being conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission will decide if ending the current duties on lightweight thermal paper from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. paper industry in the future.
The key date for this action is September 5, 2025. On this date, the USITC decided that the response from groups supporting U.S. industry was strong. The response from groups opposing the review was not strong. Because of this, the Commission chose an expedited review, following section 751(c)(3) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)).
There are rules for how the review process happens. These rules can be found in the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure—19 CFR part 201 and part 207.
A staff report with information about this review is on the nonpublic record. The report will be shared with those on the Administrative Protective Order service list on October 17, 2025. A public version will come out later, as stated in the Commission’s rules.
Written comments about these reviews can be submitted by interested parties who gave an individually adequate response to the notice of institution. Other people, who are not parties to the review, can also send a short written statement. Comments are due by 5:15 p.m. on October 23, 2025. Comments must not have new factual information.
If the Department of Commerce extends its review, the deadline for comments will change to three business days after Commerce publishes its final results. Any comments with business proprietary information must meet the rules in 19 CFR 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7.
Every document entered must be served to all others involved. Each document must have a certificate of service or it will not be accepted.
The Commission has found Domtar Corporation’s response to be individually adequate. Other interested parties may not submit comments, according to 19 CFR 207.62(d)(2).
The Commission has determined that these reviews are very complicated. Because of this, it is using its authority to add up to 90 days to the review period, following 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B).
This review is being done under the authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice was published under section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules.
For more information, contact Alexis Yim at the Office of Investigations (202-708-1446). Hearing-impaired persons can call 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. More information can also be found at the USITC website: usitc.gov or on the electronic docket at edis.usitc.gov.
This notice was issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, on September 19, 2025.
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