US Slaps Back at Cheap Sri Lankan File Folders Invasion
Published Date: 9/24/2025
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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.
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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.
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