AD ORDER China A-570-886 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from China (A-570-886)

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.

Polyethylene retail carrier bags from China may be subject to a U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order under case A-570-886.

Case snapshot

Product	Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-886 (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-570-886 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (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. antidumping duty order on polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) from China under case number A-570-886. This is an AD order only; no separate countervailing (CVD) case is listed here. Importers of these plastic carry bags from China 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)

•Non-sealable polyethylene sacks and bags with handles (including drawstring handles) provided by retail stores may be covered
•Bags with or without gussets, with or without printing, within the specified thickness and size ranges may be covered
•Grocery, drug, and convenience store carry-out bags of polyethylene film may fall within scope
•Department, specialty retail, and discount store carrier bags may be covered
•Restaurant take-out carry bags of polyethylene may fall within scope
•Printed bags carrying store logos or names, sized within the scope dimensions, may be covered

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

?Polyethylene bags that are NOT printed with logos or store names AND are closeable with polyethylene-film drawstrings may fall outside scope
?Bags packed in consumer packaging labeled for specific end-uses other than retail carrying — such as garbage bags, lawn bags, or trash-can liners — may be excluded
?Bags with zippers or integral extruded closures may fall outside this scope
?Sealable sacks and bags may fall outside scope
?Bags with film thickness or length/width dimensions outside the specified ranges may fall outside scope

Scope control: The HTSUS reference (e.g., 3923.21.0090) is a screening aid only and also covers non-subject goods; Commerce's written scope language is dispositive, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still be covered depending on that scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of polyethylene retail carry-out/shopping bags of Chinese origin, including distributors supplying grocery, drug, convenience, department, specialty, discount, and restaurant retailers.

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% deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and the entry must be declared as subject merchandise. This is an AD order; no CVD deposit is indicated by the listed case.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice product description and match it to the written scope language.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing handles, closures, printing, and construction.
☐Confirm material composition (polyethylene film) and measure film thickness against the scope's thickness range.
☐Measure bag length, width, and depth to check against the scope's size limits.
☐Document intended use and whether the bag is retail carry-out versus an excluded end-use (e.g., trash-can liner).
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and identify the manufacturer and exporter names.
☐Verify the specific producer/exporter combination, since cash-deposit rates depend on it.
☐Confirm HTS classification and consult a licensed customs broker for a scope assessment — do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against the latest Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings when goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Scope inquiries where a product's features (printing, closure, size) are ambiguous.
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare subject merchandise, which can lead to penalties and retroactive duties.

The same product may be subject to separate orders in other countries — related PRCB proceedings involve Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam — so verify each country of origin independently on its own facts.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China?

There is a U.S. antidumping duty order on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China under case A-570-886. Whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify carefully.

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 reviews.

Are parts or unassembled bags covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope; importers should confirm with a licensed broker rather than assume exclusion.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are printed retail carry-out polyethylene bags of Chinese origin within the scope's size and thickness ranges; separate review needed for drawstring-only unprinted bags, excluded end-use bags, sealed/zippered bags, parts, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Polyethylene retail carrier bags from China may be covered by AD case A-570-886; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates with a licensed broker 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 (2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (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: 2026-07-20