AD ORDER China A-570-826 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Paper Clips from China (A-570-826)

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.

Paper clips from China may fall within the U.S. antidumping duty order under case number A-570-826.

Case snapshot

Product	Paper Clips
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-826 (AD)
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

A-570-826 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (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 educational explainer covers the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order on paper clips from China, identified by Commerce case number A-570-826. This is an AD-only order; no countervailing (CVD) duty order is referenced here. Importers of paper clips of Chinese origin should review whether their goods may fall within its 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 standard steel wire paper clips of common gem or oval shapes
•May include jumbo and non-standard sized wire paper clips
•May include vinyl- or plastic-coated steel wire paper clips
•May include colored or plated steel wire paper clips
•May include paper clips packaged for retail or commercial sale
•May include steel wire clips imported in bulk or repackaged

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

?Binder clips and butterfly-style clamp clips may be outside the described product
?Plastic paper clips not made of steel wire may fall outside
?Metal binder rings or fasteners of a different construction may be excluded
?Ideal-type or specialty clamping devices may fall outside
?Staples and staple-type fasteners are commonly a separate product

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

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and office-supply resellers sourcing steel wire paper clips manufactured in or exported from China.

What the duty means

Antidumping duties are collected as cash deposits at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared as subject merchandise.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description of the paper clips
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing material and construction
☐Confirm the material composition (e.g., steel wire versus plastic)
☐Document the intended use and product form (bulk versus retail packaged)
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names and their specific producer/exporter combination
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening only
☐Confirm scope with a licensed customs broker and do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the applicable rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings where goods are routed through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may clarify whether a specific clip type is covered
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration penalties for failing to declare subject merchandise

The same or similar product may be subject to trade remedy orders from other countries as well, so importers should review each origin separately rather than assuming a switch avoids scrutiny.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on paper clips from China?

There is a U.S. antidumping duty order on paper clips from China under Commerce case number A-570-826; whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption — the order still applies, the merchandise must be declared as subject, and rates can change with administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled paper clips covered?

Parts, unfinished, or repackaged items may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope; importers should confirm the specific product form with a licensed broker.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are standard steel wire paper clips of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for plastic clips, binder-style clamps, repackaged goods, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Paper clips from China may be covered by AD case A-570-826; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current cash-deposit rates 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 (2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (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: 2026-07-18