Pulp Probes: U.S. Targets Brazilian and Norwegian Imports
Published Date: 8/15/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is investigating whether high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway is being sold unfairly cheap or getting government help, which might hurt American businesses. This means possible extra taxes could be added to these imports to keep things fair. The investigation’s first big decision is due by September 26, 2025, so watch this space!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Investigation of Pulp Imports Begun
The U.S. International Trade Commission has started antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into high purity dissolving pulp imported from Brazil and Norway (HTS subheading 4702.00.00). The Commission must make a preliminary determination by September 26, 2025 and send its views to the Department of Commerce by October 3, 2025.
Possible Duties on Brazil, Norway Imports
The investigations will examine allegations that these imports are sold at less than fair value or subsidized by the Government of Brazil; if affirmative findings follow investigative procedures, antidumping or countervailing duties could be applied to imports from Brazil and/or Norway. The formal investigative schedule sets the preliminary decision deadline as September 26, 2025.
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