Portugal's Uncoated Paper Faces U.S. Dumping Verdict
Published Date: 7/11/2025
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Summary
The U.S. checked if The Navigator Company from Portugal sold uncoated paper too cheaply in the past year. They found that Navigator did sell below normal prices, which could mean extra duties might apply. Businesses involved should watch for updates and get ready to respond soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Dumping Finding for Navigator
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found that The Navigator Company, S.A. sold imported uncoated paper from Portugal at prices below normal value for the period March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. That preliminary finding may lead to additional antidumping duties on those imports. Importers and U.S. businesses that buy or sell this paper should watch for Commerce’s final results and be ready to respond.
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