US Commerce sets 28.52% preliminary dumping rate on Vietnam paper bags

The US Department of Commerce published a preliminary finding on 14 October 2026 in its administrative review of antidumping duties on paper shopping bags imported from Vietnam, covering the period 3 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. The sole mandatory respondent received a preliminary margin of 28.52%, while Vietnamese exporters without a separate rate face the country-wide rate of 92.34%. A final determination is expected around 11 February 2027.

Why this mattersThe wide gap between the company-specific and country-wide rates will push US importers to seek supply from exporters with individual margins or alternative sourcing.

• DOC published the preliminary result in the Federal Register (Vol. 91, No. 197) on 14 October 2026
• Review period runs from 3 January 2024 to 30 June 2025 under case number A-552-836
• The sole mandatory respondent, chosen after four of five applicants withdrew, received a preliminary margin of 28.52%
• Vietnam-wide entities without an individual rate face 92.34%
• Review was initiated on 22 August 2025 and delayed by a US federal government shutdown
• Final determination is expected around 11 February 2027, 120 days after the preliminary notice

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