Hangers from Cambodia Dodge China Duty Bullet, Commerce Says No Way
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that steel wire garment hangers made in Cambodia using materials from China or Vietnam are trying to dodge existing import taxes. This means these hangers will likely face the same duties as those from China and Vietnam starting September 22, 2026. Companies involved should get ready for possible extra costs and new rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 0 mixed.
Huge cash deposits for hanger imports
If you import steel wire garment hangers completed in Cambodia using Chinese- or Vietnamese-origin steel wire (or steel wire and paper accessories), U.S. Customs will suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for unliquidated entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after August 12, 2025. Commerce says it will generally instruct CBP to collect at the Vietnam rates: an AD cash deposit of 220.68% and a CVD cash deposit of 31.58%.
Certain Cambodian exporters barred from certifying
Commerce preliminarily found Alpha Hanger, Everbrit, and Kaining ineligible to certify that their hangers were produced using Chinese-origin inputs. Those companies cannot participate in the dual certification program and therefore cannot submit the certifications that would affect which duty rate applies.
New dual certification program and record rules
Importers, producers, and exporters of these hangers must submit importer/producer/exporter certifications and supporting documents to CBP (uploaded into DIS in ACE) at the time the entry summary is filed, or within 45 days for certain prior unliquidated entries. Those parties must keep supporting documentation until the later of five years after the latest entry date or three years after the end of any U.S. litigation about the entries.
Must convert prior entries and post deposits
For unliquidated entries of hangers from Cambodia entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after August 12, 2025 but made before this preliminary finding, importers must file a post-summary correction with CBP to convert those entries to AD/CVD entry types and report them under the identified third-country case numbers and post the required cash deposits.
Certified Chinese-origin entries face China AD rate
If both the exporter and importer certify in Commerce's dual circumvention certification program that the hangers were produced using Chinese-origin steel wire or steel wire and paper accessories, Commerce intends to direct CBP to suspend liquidation and require a cash deposit at the antidumping cash deposit rate established for hangers from China (under third-country case number A-555-918).
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: 2026-19375, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the Sultanate of Oman: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024; Correction
The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed a small mistake in their recent review of import duties on PET resin from Oman. They corrected the date when new cash deposit rules start, making sure it matches the final review publication date, not the amended one. This update affects importers and ensures the right money rules apply from the correct day.
Next: 2026-19377, Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review
The U.S. Department of Commerce says Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. is now the official successor to Evraz Inc. NA Canada for the large diameter welded pipe trade rules. This means Interpro will follow the same trade duties and rules starting September 22, 2026. Companies involved in this pipe business should watch for updates and get ready for any changes in costs or paperwork.