U.S. Shields Folder Industry from Cambodia's Unfair Aid
Published Date: 2/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. found that paper file folders from Cambodia are hurting American folder makers because Cambodia’s government is giving unfair help to its exporters. As a result, the U.S. will take action to protect local businesses from these subsidized imports. This means changes in trade rules soon, which could affect prices and sales for companies involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
U.S. Folder Makers Found Injured
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that U.S. paper file folder manufacturers are materially injured by imports of paper file folders from Cambodia (HTS 4820.30.00). The Commission completed and filed this determination on February 12, 2026.
Commerce Found Cambodian Imports Subsidized
On December 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final determination that imports of paper file folders from Cambodia were subsidized by the government of Cambodia. That subsidization finding is reflected in the Commission's February 12, 2026 determination under section 705(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Antidumping Case Outcomes for Cambodia and Sri Lanka
Commerce issued a final negative antidumping determination for paper file folders from Cambodia and the antidumping investigation concerning Cambodia was terminated effective December 29, 2025. Commerce earlier issued a final affirmative antidumping determination for paper file folders from Sri Lanka on September 22, 2025.
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