US trade remedy · Paper and Paperboard
US Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duty on Paper Shopping Bags from India
Imports of paper shopping bags from India into the US are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-917) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-918). The US importer pays a cash deposit at entry, at the rate set for the Indian producer and exporter.
- AD case
- A-533-917
- CVD case
- C-533-918
- In force since
- 18 Jul 2024
- Next sunset review
- 1 Jun 2029
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-533-917 | 18 Jul 2024 | 4.59% (cash deposit 1.20%) | 1 Jun 2029 |
| Countervailing (CVD) | C-533-918 | 18 Jul 2024 | 3.39% | 1 Jun 2029 |
Scope
What products the orders cover
The merchandise covered by these orders consists of paper shopping bags with handles of any type, regardless of whether there is any printing, regardless of how the top edges are finished (e.g., folded, serrated, or otherwise finished), regardless of color, and regardless of whether the top edges contain adhesive or other material for sealing closed. Subject paper shopping bags have a width of at least 4.5 inches and depth of at least 2.5 inches. Paper shopping bags typically are made of kraft paper but can be made from any type of cellulose fiber, paperboard, or pressboard with a basis weight less than 300 grams per square meter (GSM).…
From 89 FR 58334 (18 Jul 2024). The written scope decides what is covered, not the HTS number.
HTSUS numbers listed in the scope
- 4819.30.0040
- 4819.40.0040
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.
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Federal Register
Key notices
- Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China and India: Countervailing Duty Orders; Correction
- Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders; Correction
- Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders
- Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China and India: Countervailing Duty Orders
Questions
Paper Shopping Bags from India: FAQs
Is there anti-dumping duty on paper shopping bags from India?
Yes. Imports of paper shopping bags from India are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-917, since 18 Jul 2024) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-918, since 18 Jul 2024), 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 shopping bags from India?
When the orders were issued, the rate for exporters not individually named (the "all-others" rate) was 4.59% (cash deposit 1.20%) for the AD order and 3.39% 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 shopping bags from India end?
Orders are reviewed every five years in a "sunset review". The next one for paper shopping bags from India is due to start in Jun 2029. 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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