Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is keeping extra taxes on steel staples from China because stopping them could hurt American businesses. These rules started in 2020 and will continue from January 30, 2026, to stop unfair pricing and unfair government help. If you import or sell these staples, expect the same duties to stay in place for now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Duties Continue on Chinese Staples
The U.S. is continuing the antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duty orders on collated steel staples from the People’s Republic of China, effective January 30, 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 staples.
Which Staples Are Covered or Excluded
The Orders cover certain collated steel staples made from steel wire with nominal diameter from 0.0355 inch to 0.0830 inch, leg length from 0.25 inch to 3.0 inches, and crown width from 0.187 inch to 1.125 inch. Excluded are carton-closing staples covered by a separate order and certain collated "C-ring" and "D-ring" hog rings produced from stainless or carbon steel wire with nominal diameter 0.050 to 0.081 inches that are collated using glue, adhesive, or tape (with specific point/angle characteristics described in the notice).
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