U.S. Slaps Duties on Vietnamese Corrugated Boxes
Published Date: 7/17/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting July 17, 2026, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on polypropylene corrugated boxes imported from Vietnam because they were sold at unfairly low prices. This move helps protect American businesses that make these boxes from getting hurt by cheap imports. Importers will now have to pay these duties, which could change prices and trade flows.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
130.58% Antidumping Duty on Vietnam Boxes
Starting with the notice published July 17, 2026, imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from Vietnam are subject to an antidumping duty. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will require cash deposits and assess duties using the estimated Vietnam-wide dumping margin of 130.58 percent.
Refunds for Early Cash Deposits (Oct–Dec 2025)
Because the ITC found no critical circumstances, Commerce will instruct CBP to lift the suspension of liquidation and refund all cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after October 2, 2025 but before December 31, 2025. Importers who paid deposits for those entries should receive refunds.
No Duties for Entries June 29–Day Before Publication
Commerce will instruct CBP to terminate the suspension of liquidation and to liquidate, without regard to antidumping duties, unliquidated entries of polypropylene corrugated boxes from Vietnam entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after June 29, 2026 through the day before the publication of the ITC's final injury determination. Those entries will not be charged antidumping duties.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2025-05481, Regulations Enhancing the Administration of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Trade Remedy Laws; Correction
The Department of Commerce fixed some accidental mistakes in their trade rules that were published in December 2024. They put back important deadlines and details that were accidentally deleted and corrected a couple of typos. These fixes take effect on March 31, 2025, helping businesses and officials follow clear and accurate trade rules without confusion or delays.
2026-20777, Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some paper shopping bags from Cambodia were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between January 2024 and June 2025. This means certain Cambodian bag makers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. Businesses involved should watch for final decisions and possible changes in costs soon.
2026-20779, Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that tires from Thailand were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between July 2024 and June 2025. This means some importers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. The review process had some delays due to government shutdowns, but now the preliminary results are out and open for comments.
2026-20778, Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Hyundai Steel and POSCO from South Korea got unfair government help on their hot-rolled steel in 2023. Because of this, extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will apply to their steel imports starting October 9, 2026. This means U.S. steel buyers might pay a bit more, and Korean producers will have to adjust to these new rules.
2026-20690, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
Starting October 8, 2026, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on oleoresin paprika imported from India because it's being sold too cheaply and getting unfair government help. This move protects American paprika producers from losing business and means importers will have to pay more when bringing in this spice. If you import or sell this paprika, get ready for new costs and rules!
2026-20691, Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed paper shopping bags from Taiwan sold between January 2024 and June 2025. They found that Haur Tyi Paper Bag Co. didn’t sell these bags at unfairly low prices, and they stopped reviewing five other companies because no one asked for it. This means no extra duties for Haur Tyi right now, and the review process is moving forward with some deadlines adjusted due to a government shutdown.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-14420, Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep the special tax (antidumping duty) on certain non-refillable steel cylinders from China because removing it could let unfairly cheap imports flood the market again. This protects American makers like Worthington Enterprises and keeps prices fair starting July 17, 2026. So, importers from China will still pay extra fees to keep things balanced.
Next: 2026-14422, Fresh Mushrooms From Canada: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
The U.S. says Canadian fresh mushrooms might be sold here for less than they should be, which could mean unfair pricing. This affects mushroom sellers and buyers, and the government is taking more time to make a final call while keeping temporary rules in place. Watch for updates soon, as this could impact prices and trade starting July 2026.