AD ORDER China A-570-147 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Paper File Folders from China (A-570-147)

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 file folders from China may fall within the scope of the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order under case number A-570-147.

Case snapshot

Product	Paper File Folders
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-147 (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-570-147 (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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce maintains an antidumping (AD) duty order on paper file folders from China under case number A-570-147. This is an AD order only; no countervailing (CVD) case number is provided here. Importers of similar folders from China should verify whether their goods may be covered.

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 manila paper file folders
•May include letter-size and legal-size paper folders
•May include top-tab and side-tab paper file folders
•May include hanging-style paper file folders (as described in the written scope)
•May include colored or coated paper file folders
•May include folders with pre-printed tab labels or scoring
•May include folders made primarily of paper or paperboard

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

?May exclude plastic or polypropylene folders (verify against written scope)
?May exclude expanding files or accordion-style organizers depending on scope language
?May exclude binders, portfolios, or presentation folders
?May exclude office storage boxes and archival cartons
?May exclude notebooks, notepads, and general stationery

Scope control: 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 fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and office-supply resellers bringing paper file folders of Chinese origin into the United States, including private-label and bulk purchasers.

What the duty means

AD 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. Only an AD order is listed here, so AD deposits may apply; no CVD case number is provided.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and match it to Commerce's written scope language.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing material and construction.
☐Confirm the material composition (paper/paperboard versus plastic or other materials).
☐Document the intended use and product type (file folder versus other office product).
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records.
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the exact producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the appropriate HTS classification for screening purposes only.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel, and do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed through third countries.
⚠A scope inquiry could clarify that a borderline product falls within the order.
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination can lead to an incorrect cash-deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare AD status can trigger penalties and retroactive duties.

The same product may be subject to orders in multiple origins — paper file folders also have related proceedings involving India — so check the AD status for each country of origin without engaging in evasion.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on paper file folders from China?

Commerce maintains an AD order on paper file folders from China under case number A-570-147; whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, and importers should verify before filing.

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 review.

Are parts or unassembled paper file folders covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope; importers should verify component and unfinished-goods treatment against the current scope language and with a licensed broker.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are standard paper file folders of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for plastic or blended materials, other office products, parts, repackaged goods, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Paper file folders from China may be covered by AD case A-570-147; 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