ITC sniffs out tissue paper tariffs from China again
Published Date: 10/1/2026
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is checking if stopping extra taxes on tissue paper from China would hurt American businesses. This review started on October 1, 2026, and anyone interested must send their info by November 2, 2026. The decision could affect prices and jobs in the tissue paper market.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Review Could Keep or Remove China Tissue Tariffs
On October 1, 2026 the U.S. International Trade Commission began a Section 751(c) five-year review to decide whether revoking the antidumping duty order on tissue paper from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. domestic industry. The review could result in the antidumping duties being continued or revoked, which directly involves U.S. producers, importers, foreign exporters, and other interested parties.
Decision Could Affect Prices and Jobs
The Commission states that its decision in this review could affect prices and jobs in the tissue paper market. Interested parties were notified that responses must be submitted by 5:15 p.m. on November 2, 2026 and that comments on adequacy may be filed by 5:15 p.m. on December 8, 2026.
Producers/Importers Must Provide Detailed 2025 Data
The Commission requests that U.S. producers, U.S. importers, foreign producers/exporters, unions, trade associations, and purchasers submit specified information, including 2025 production, capacity, shipments (quantities in square meters, values in U.S. dollars), and lists of leading purchasers. Responses are due by 5:15 p.m. on November 2, 2026, and the Commission estimates public reporting burden at an average of 15 hours per response.
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