Dumping Duties Slap Chinese Corrugated Boxes for Unfair Pricing
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that polypropylene corrugated boxes from China are being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair value. This means importers of these boxes from China will face new duties starting January 22, 2026, to protect American businesses. If you import or sell these boxes, get ready for changes that could affect prices and timing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
82% Cash Deposit for Chinese Boxes
If you import polypropylene corrugated boxes from China, U.S. Customs will require a cash deposit equal to the dumping cash deposit rate of 82.21% for entries on or after August 28, 2025. This requirement is applicable as of January 22, 2026 and will remain in effect until Commerce changes it.
Possible Final Antidumping Duties After ITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide within 45 days whether U.S. producers are materially injured. If the ITC finds injury, Commerce intends to issue an antidumping duty order and CBP will assess antidumping duties on imports entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after August 28, 2025; if the ITC finds no injury, cash deposits will be refunded.
Scope Includes Lids and All Sizes
The rule explicitly covers polypropylene corrugated boxes of any size or shape and also includes polypropylene corrugated box lids or tops when imported separately. The scope covers products made of 50 percent or more polypropylene and includes one-piece, two-piece, and multi-piece boxes.
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