Paper Import Tariffs Struck Down

WASHINGTON, DC—Coated free sheet (CFS) paper imports from China, Korea and Indonesia will not be subject to anti-dumping and counter-veiling duties following a 5-1 decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that concluded the year-long investigation.

The determination was that CFS imports were not injuring or threatening to injure the domestic paper industry. Thus, the previously announced duties leveled against the Asian sources by the U.S. Department of Commerce will not stand.