Commerce Department Finds Dumping in Korean Thermal Paper Sales

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Commerce Department Finds Dumping in Korean Thermal Paper Sales

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings regarding sales of thermal paper from Korea. The department found that Hansol Paper Company sold thermal paper in the U.S. at prices below the normal value during a review period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. This practice is known as dumping and can harm U.S. businesses by undercutting fair competition. The dumping margin for Hansol has been preliminarily calculated at 1.69 percent.

Review and Rescission Details

The Commerce Department began reviewing the antidumping order on thermal paper from Korea following requests from interested parties. Although the review initially included multiple companies, the focus narrowed to Hansol Paper Company after a partial withdrawal of review requests for 16 other companies.

The companies for which the review was rescinded include Akon Rulo Kagit Plastik Imalat, Amtress (M) Sdn. Bhd., Besto Sdn. Bhd., and others listed in the official document. The withdrawal was timely, and no other party requested a review of these companies, leading to the decision to rescind their review status.

Public Participation and Comment Period

The Department has opened a period for public comment on these preliminary results. Interested parties can submit written comments, known as case briefs, within 21 days of the notice publication. Rebuttals to these comments are allowed within five days after the case brief deadline.

Assessment and Cash Deposit Instructions

Commerce will work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to determine appropriate duties based on the final results. If the final review confirms dumping margins, importers will pay duties at these rates for relevant entries.

Through specific importer rates or a general calculation, duties reflect the amount of dumping identified. If the margin is de minimis, below 0.50 percent, duties may not be collected for some entries. New cash deposit rates will replace previous ones for shipments entering the country after the final results publication.

Summary

The Department’s findings on thermal paper from Korea highlight ongoing efforts to enforce fair trade practices. By identifying and calculating dumping margins, Commerce seeks to protect domestic industries while adhering to international trade laws. The process ensures that U.S. companies can compete on equal footing and that foreign producers do not unfairly impact the market.

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