AD ORDER China A-570-152 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Paper Shopping Bags from China (A-570-152)

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 shopping bags from China may be subject to a U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order under case A-570-152.

Case snapshot

Product	Paper Shopping Bags
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-152 (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-570-152 (AD)	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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce maintains an antidumping (AD) duty order on paper shopping bags from China under case number A-570-152. This is an AD order only (no separate CVD case is listed here for China). Importers of paper bags of Chinese origin should carefully 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)

•Paper shopping bags with handles that may be used for retail carry-out
•Paper grocery or merchandise bags of Chinese origin
•Printed paper bags carrying store logos or branding
•Paper bags with twisted-paper, flat-paper, or rope handles
•Kraft paper carrier bags for retail or promotional use
•Paper gift bags that may match the written scope description
•Paper bags imported unfilled/empty for later use

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

?Plastic or woven polypropylene bags (non-paper materials)
?Bags primarily made of foil, textile, or laminated non-paper materials
?Certain multiwall industrial shipping sacks, depending on scope
?Food-contact packaging pouches that fall outside the written scope
?Paper products that are not bags (e.g., sheets, rolls, cartons)
?Bags of a construction or use expressly excluded by Commerce's scope language

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

Importers, distributors, retailers, and promotional-goods buyers sourcing paper carry-out, grocery, gift, or merchandise bags made in or shipped from China.

What the duty means

If merchandise falls within scope, CBP requires an AD cash deposit 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 with a full, precise product description.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing material, handle type, and construction.
☐Document the material composition (paper content vs. plastic or laminate).
☐Confirm the intended use (retail carry-out, grocery, gift, industrial).
☐Assemble country-of-origin support, including manufacturing records.
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names and the exact producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the HTS classification as a screening reference only, not a scope decision.
☐Confirm scope and classification with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel; do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the applicable 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 to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Scope inquiries that may pull borderline paper-bag products into the order.
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or failure-to-declare penalties, including retroactive duties and interest.

The same product may be subject to separate orders or investigations involving several countries — including Cambodia, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Vietnam — so importers should review each origin on its own facts.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on paper shopping bags from China?

The U.S. maintains an antidumping (AD) duty order on paper shopping bags from China under case A-570-152. Whether your specific product is 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 through administrative review.

Are parts or unassembled paper bags covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope language. Unfinished, unassembled, or component items can sometimes fall within scope, so importers should confirm rather than assume.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are paper shopping or carry-out bags of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for mixed-material bags, printed or specialty constructions, parts, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Paper shopping bags from China may be covered by AD case A-570-152; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates against Commerce and CBP guidance 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: 2026-07-19