U.S. Probes Cheap Pulp Imports From Brazil and Norway
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is officially moving forward with a big investigation into whether imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway are unfairly hurting American businesses. This pulp might be getting special government help or sold too cheaply, so the government is checking if extra taxes (duties) should be added to level the playing field. The final decision phase started on May 27, 2026, and could impact prices and trade rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Final Phase: HPDP Trade Investigations
The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into high purity dissolving pulp (HPDP) from Brazil and Norway. The final phase began May 27, 2026, and follows Commerce's preliminary findings that imports were subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value; the investigation will determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured.
Which Pulp Is Covered or Excluded
The investigation covers HPDP defined as alpha cellulose 90% or higher and brightness 90% or higher (subheading 4702.00.00), but explicitly excludes HPDP with intrinsic viscosity under 455 mL/g and cotton linters pulp that is at least 90% cotton linters by weight. Products meeting these exclusions are not within the scope of the investigations.
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