Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes From China and Vietnam; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is updating the schedule for its investigation into polypropylene corrugated boxes from China and Vietnam. This affects companies involved in importing or making these boxes, with new deadlines for reports, hearings, and final decisions stretching from December 2025 to January 2026. The changes come after a government shutdown delayed the process, so everyone should watch the new timeline closely to stay on track.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Revised Investigation Deadlines
If you import or make polypropylene corrugated boxes from China or Vietnam, the U.S. International Trade Commission set new filing deadlines. Key dates are: prehearing staff report placed in the nonpublic record on December 5, 2025; prehearing briefs due December 12, 2025; requests to appear due December 15, 2025; and written testimony and presentation slides due by noon on December 18, 2025.
Final Release and Comment Deadlines Set
The Commission will make its final release of information on January 14, 2026, and final party comments are due January 16, 2026. Companies involved in the investigation should plan to review the final release and submit any final comments by these dates.
In-Person Hearing Scheduled in Washington
The Commission will hold a hearing at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 9:30 a.m. on December 19, 2025. If you want to appear at the hearing you must file a request to appear by December 15, 2025, and submit written testimony and presentation slides by noon on December 18, 2025.
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