Tariffs Stick on Chinese Paper for Your Printer Receipts
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is keeping special taxes on lightweight thermal paper from China because stopping them could hurt American businesses. These taxes, called antidumping and countervailing duties, will continue starting January 8, 2026, to keep things fair and protect U.S. industries. If you import or sell this paper, these rules affect you and your costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Duties Continue; Importers Pay Deposits
Commerce and the ITC are continuing the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on lightweight thermal paper from China, effective January 8, 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of the covered paper, so if you import or sell this paper you will continue to face those duties and deposit requirements.
Which Paper Is Covered
The Orders cover lightweight thermal paper defined as thermal paper with a basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (g/m2) or less with a tolerance of 4.0 g/m2, with or without base coat, thermal active coating, or top coat, and without adhesive backing; common uses include ATM receipts, credit card receipts, gas pump receipts, and retail store receipts. If your product matches this written description or the listed HTSUS subheadings, it is subject to the continued AD and CVD orders.
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