US trade remedy · Paper and Paperboard
US Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duty on Paper File Folders from India
Imports of paper file folders from India into the US are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-910) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-911). The US importer pays a cash deposit at entry, at the rate set for the Indian producer and exporter.
- AD case
- A-533-910
- CVD case
- C-533-911
- In force since
- 21 Nov 2023
- Next sunset review
- 1 Oct 2028
The orders
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders
The all-others rate applies to Indian producers and exporters without their own rate. It is the rate printed when the order was issued; later administrative reviews set new, company-specific rates.
| Type | Case number | Order date | All-others rate at order | Next sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antidumping (AD) | A-533-910 | 21 Nov 2023 | 17.22% (cash deposit 13.44%) | 1 Oct 2028 |
| Countervailing (CVD) | C-533-911 | 21 Nov 2023 | 17.22% (cash deposit 13.44%) | 1 Oct 2028 |
Scope
What products the orders cover
The products within the scope of these orders are file folders consisting primarily of paper, paperboard, pressboard, or other cellulose material, whether coated or uncoated, that has been folded (or creased in preparation to be folded), glued, taped, bound, or otherwise assembled to be suitable for holding documents. The scope includes all such folders, regardless of color, whether or not expanding, whether or not laminated, and with or without tabs, fasteners, closures, hooks, rods, hangers, pockets, gussets, or internal dividers.…
From 88 FR 81048 (21 Nov 2023). The written scope decides what is covered, not the HTS number.
HTSUS numbers listed in the scope
- 4820.30.0040
For Indian exporters
What this means for your shipments
- Your US buyer pays. The importer of record posts a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, on top of normal duty.
- The rate depends on who made and sold the goods. Companies reviewed by Commerce get their own rate; everyone else gets the all-others rate.
- The entry is filed differently. The customs broker files it as an AD/CVD entry and quotes the case number, so share the producer and exporter names with your buyer.
- Rates can change every year. Interested parties can ask for an administrative review in the order's anniversary month.
Shipping paper file folders to the USA
Federal Register
Key notices
- Paper File Folders From India: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
- Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders; and Paper File Folders From India: Countervailing Duty Order
Questions
Paper File Folders from India: FAQs
Is there anti-dumping duty on paper file folders from India?
Yes. Imports of paper file folders from India are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-910, since 21 Nov 2023) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-911, since 21 Nov 2023), according to the U.S. International Trade Administration's list of orders in force as of 18 Sept 2026.
What is the duty rate on paper file folders from India?
When the orders were issued, the rate for exporters not individually named (the "all-others" rate) was 17.22% (cash deposit 13.44%) for the AD order and 17.22% (cash deposit 13.44%) for the CVD order. Rates are set per producer and exporter and change after each administrative review, so the rate on a shipment today depends on who made and sold it. Check the latest Federal Register notice.
Who pays the anti-dumping duty, the Indian exporter or the US importer?
The US importer of record. It pays a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, and the final amount is settled when Commerce completes its review. In practice the duty shapes the price the US buyer can pay, so it matters to the Indian exporter too.
When can the orders on paper file folders from India end?
Orders are reviewed every five years in a "sunset review". The next one for paper file folders from India is due to start in Oct 2028. Until an order is revoked, it stays in force.
Source: U.S. International Trade Administration, "AD/CVD Orders and Suspension Agreements", and the Federal Register (as of 18 Sept 2026). Rates shown are those printed in the order notice; current rates are set by later reviews.
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