Norwegian Dissolving Pulp Gets the Full Federal Trade-Case Treatment
Published Date: 10/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided that high purity dissolving pulp from Norway is being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair value. This means importers of this pulp may face new duties starting October 16, 2026, to keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re involved in buying or selling this pulp, get ready for some changes that could affect prices and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
6.51% Dumping Margin Assigned
Commerce found dumping and assigned an estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 6.51 percent to Borregaard AS and 6.51 percent as the ‘‘All Others’’ rate for high purity dissolving pulp from Norway.
Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after May 27, 2026, and upon publication Commerce will instruct CBP to require cash deposits equal to the company-specific or all-others rate (6.51%).
ITC Decision Could Refund or Trigger Duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission will determine within 45 days whether U.S. industry is materially injured; if it finds no injury, all cash deposits will be refunded and suspension of liquidation lifted, but if it finds injury, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order to assess duties on imports entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after May 27, 2026.
Which Pulp Products Are Covered or Excluded
The scope covers high purity dissolving pulp with an alpha cellulose percentage of 90% or higher and brightness of 90% or higher (measured by ISO methods), includes many forms and third-country finishing, and explicitly excludes pulp with intrinsic viscosity under 455 mL/g and cotton linters pulp that is at least 90% cotton linters by weight.
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