Commerce Says Brazilian Dissolving Pulp Was Sold Too Cheaply
Published Date: 10/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Brazil is selling high purity dissolving pulp in the U.S. for less than fair value between July 2024 and June 2025. This means importers might face extra duties to level the playing field. The decision kicks in starting October 16, 2026, affecting businesses dealing with this product.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Antidumping Margin Set at 6.50%
The Department of Commerce assigned an estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 6.50 percent for Bracell and for "All Others" for high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil. Commerce also set a cash deposit rate (adjusted for subsidy offsets) of 6.40 percent for Bracell and for All Others.
Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposit Rules
Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue suspension of liquidation for entries of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 27, 2026. Upon publication of this notice, CBP will require cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties at the company-specific or all-others rates described by Commerce, and these suspension and cash deposit requirements will remain in effect until further notice.
ITC Injury Determination and Possible Refunds or Duties
Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which will decide no later than 45 days after this final determination whether U.S. industry is materially injured. If the ITC finds no injury, the proceeding will be terminated, all cash deposits posted will be refunded, and suspension of liquidation will be lifted; if the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order and CBP will assess antidumping duties on imports entered, or withdrawn, for consumption on or after May 27, 2026.
Which Products Are Covered or Excluded
The scope covers high purity dissolving pulp with an alpha cellulose percentage of 90 percent or higher and a brightness level of 90 percent or higher. The scope excludes dissolving pulp with an intrinsic viscosity under 455 mL/g and excludes cotton linters pulp that consists of at least 90 percent cotton by weight; HTSUS subheadings cited include 4702.00.0020 and 4702.00.0040 (and such merchandise may also enter under 4706.30.0000 or 4706.92.0100).
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