CVD ORDER China C-570-153 (CVD)

U.S. Countervailing Duty on Certain Paper Shopping Bags from China (C-570-153)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

Certain paper shopping bags from China may be covered by the U.S. countervailing duty (CVD) order under case number C-570-153.

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Paper Shopping Bags
Country	China
Case type	CVD
Case number(s)	C-570-153 (CVD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

C-570-153 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-07 FR notice 2026-13341 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

This explainer covers the U.S. countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain paper shopping bags from China, identified by case number C-570-153. It is a CVD order addressing subsidized imports; no antidumping (AD) case number is provided here. Importers of paper shopping bags of Chinese origin should review whether their goods may fall within the written scope.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•May include paper carry-out or shopping bags with handles used by retail stores
•May include kraft paper bags used for merchandise or grocery packaging
•May include paper bags with twisted paper, flat paper, or die-cut handles
•May include printed or unprinted paper shopping bags
•May include paper bags with reinforced tops or bottoms intended for carrying goods
•May include white or natural (unbleached) paper shopping bags

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?May exclude bags made primarily of plastic, film, or non-paper materials
?May exclude mailing envelopes and postal shipping packaging
?May exclude certain multiwall industrial shipping sacks depending on scope
?May exclude food-service items such as sandwich or grease-resistant wraps depending on scope
?May exclude gift bags or specialty packaging outside the described handle/construction criteria

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still be covered depending on the scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and retailers sourcing paper carry-out or shopping bags manufactured in or exported from China, especially kraft or handled paper bags used at point of sale.

What the duty means

Countervailing duties are collected as a cash deposit at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be significant. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Only a CVD order is identified here; if a separate AD order also exists, AD deposits could apply as well.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm exact product wording
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing material, handle type, and construction
☐Verify the material composition (paper versus plastic/film content)
☐Document the intended use of the bags (retail carry-out, grocery, etc.)
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records
☐Identify and record the manufacturer, producer, and exporter names
☐Confirm the specific producer/exporter combination against current Commerce results
☐Determine the HTS classification for screening and consult a licensed customs broker to confirm scope
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing, and do not rely only on supplier statements

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings involving routing through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may clarify or expand coverage of specific bag types
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare, which can lead to penalties and retroactive duties

The same product may be subject to trade remedy orders in more than one country — related paper bag proceedings involve Turkey — so each origin should be reviewed separately on its own facts.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on paper shopping bags from China?

The case provided here is a countervailing duty (CVD) order, C-570-153, addressing subsidized imports; this explainer does not confirm a separate antidumping order. Importers should verify current Commerce and CBP records for the full set of applicable orders.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, entries must be declared, and rates can change through administrative reviews, so verify the current rate before filing.

Are parts or unassembled paper shopping bags covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope. Unfinished or partially assembled items can fall within scope, so importers should confirm with a licensed broker and against Commerce's scope language.

Needs review

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are handled paper shopping or carry-out bags of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for non-paper blends, specialty packaging, parts, repackaged goods, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain paper shopping bags from China may be covered by CVD order C-570-153; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current cash-deposit rates against Commerce and CBP records before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2026-07 FR notice 2026-13341 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-08