Norway Pulp Also Faces U.S. Unfair Trade Finding
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce says that dissolving pulp from Norway is probably being sold in the U.S. for less than it should be. This affects companies importing this product and could lead to extra duties or fees. The final decision is delayed, but provisional measures are extended to keep things fair while they finish the investigation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
6.54% Dumping Margin and Cash Deposit
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found high purity dissolving pulp from Norway sold at less than fair value and set an estimated dumping margin of 6.54 percent for Borregaard AS and for "All Others." As of the Federal Register publication date (May 27, 2026), U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend liquidation and require cash deposits equal to these estimated antidumping duties for entries of the subject merchandise.
Provisional Measures Extended to Six Months
Commerce is postponing the final determination and, at the request of an exporter, is extending provisional measures from four months to a period not greater than six months. Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination.
Products and HTS Codes Covered
The investigation covers "high purity dissolving pulp" defined as alpha cellulose 90% or higher and brightness 90% or higher; excluded are pulp with intrinsic viscosity under 455 mL/g and cotton linters pulp that is at least 90% cotton linters. Covered products are classified under HTSUS subheadings 4701.00.0020 and 4702.00.0040, and may also enter under 4706.30.0000 or 4706.92.0100.
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