New AD/CVD Case Filed Against Corrugated Pizza Boxes From China, Malaysia, and Turkey
A new antidumping and countervailing duty action has been filed against corrugated pizza boxes From China, Malaysia, and Turkey. The allegation is that imports from China, Malaysia, and Turkey are unfairly subsidized and are being dumped.
Full list of exporters here.
Full list of importers here.
Background on AD/CVD Investigations
Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent.
Scope of the Investigation
The merchandise covered by these investigations is certain corrugated food service boxes, commonly known as pizza boxes, regardless of shape.
The product subject to the investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under the subheading: 4819.10.0020.
Next Steps
The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate the investigations within 20 days. The USITC will reach a preliminary determination of material injury or […]
