Korean Thermal Paper Cleared of Dumping Charges for Now
Published Date: 5/8/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that the Korean company Hansol Paper didn’t sell thermal paper at unfairly low prices from November 2023 to October 2024. They also canceled the review for another company, Tele-Paper, because the request was withdrawn earlier. This means no extra duties will be charged, keeping things fair and clear for businesses involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Hansol: Zero Dumping Margin
Commerce found that Hansol Paper Company had a weighted-average dumping margin of 0.00% for thermal paper for the period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024. Because of this finding, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate Hansol entries without regard to antidumping duties, effective May 8, 2026.
Tele-Paper Review Rescinded
Commerce rescinded the administrative review for Tele-Paper because the petitioners timely withdrew their review request on March 18, 2025. For Tele-Paper entries, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties at a rate equal to the cash deposit required at the time of entry, per 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i).
Automatic Assessment for Unreviewed Hansol Entries
For Hansol-produced entries during the POR where Hansol did not know the merchandise was destined for the United States, Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate those unreviewed entries at the all-others rate of 6.19% if there is no rate for the intermediate company. This automatic-assessment practice applies to such unreviewed entries.
Post-Publication Cash Deposit Rules
Upon publication of these final results, cash deposit requirements take effect: (1) Hansol's cash deposit rate will be zero; (2) previously reviewed or investigated companies retain their company-specific rates from the most recent completed segment; (3) if an exporter is not covered but the producer is, the producer's most recent rate applies; and (4) all other producers/exporters will continue to have the all-others rate of 6.19%. These deposit rules remain in effect until further notice.
Importer Certificate Requirement and Double Duty Risk
Importers must file a certificate about reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of relevant entries per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Failure to file the certificate may lead Commerce to presume reimbursement occurred and to assess double antidumping duties.
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