Extra Taxes Stay on China’s Subsidized Thermal Paper Goods
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on lightweight thermal paper imported from China because stopping them could let unfair government help continue. This affects Chinese exporters and U.S. companies like Domtar that make similar paper here. These duties stay in place starting November 18, 2025, helping protect American businesses from unfair competition.
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Countervailing Duties Stay In Place
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep countervailing duties on lightweight thermal paper from the People’s Republic of China in place, effective November 18, 2025. Commerce said removing the duties would likely allow continuation or recurrence of unfair subsidies, and the decision is intended to protect U.S. producers such as Domtar.
Named Duty Rates for Chinese Exporters
Commerce set net countervailable subsidy rates that will apply to lightweight thermal paper imports: Guangdong Guanhao High‑Tech Co., Ltd. 13.63% ad valorem; Shenzhen Yuanming Industrial Development Co., Ltd. 138.53%; MDCN Technology Co., Ltd. 124.93%; Xiamen Anne Paper Co., Ltd. 124.93%; and All Others 13.63%. These rates are tied to the Order that remains applicable starting November 18, 2025.
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