US Slaps Back at Cheap Sri Lankan File Folders Invasion
Published Date: 9/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. found that paper file folders imported from Sri Lanka are being sold at unfairly low prices, hurting American folder makers. Because of this, the government will take action to protect U.S. businesses starting now. If you’re in the folder business or buy these products, expect changes that could affect prices and availability soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
USITC Finds Folder Imports Hurt Industry
On September 22, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that U.S. makers of paper file folders are materially injured by imports of paper file folders from Sri Lanka (HTSUS subheading 4820.30.00). The Commission noted that the U.S. Department of Commerce found those imports were sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in