China tissue paper and magnesium: fourth AD sunsets

The ITC instituted fourth five-year reviews of the China tissue paper and alloy magnesium antidumping orders on October 1, 2026 (91 FR 62547-62550; FR Doc. 2026-20137; Inv. No. 731-TA-1070B; and 91 FR 62550-62552; FR Doc. 2026-20138; Inv. No. 731-TA-1071). Commerce initiated matching sunsets the same day (91 FR 62467-62468; FR Doc. 2026-20161). Separately, Commerce initiated a country-wide circumvention inquiry on tissue paper completed in Vietnam using Chinese jumbo rolls (91 FR 50789-50791; FR Doc. 2026-16056; applicable August 6, 2026).

Fourth sunsets: China tissue paper (A-570-894) and alloy magnesium (A-570-896). ITC responses Nov 2. Plus Vietnam jumbo-roll tissue circumvention clock running.

Tissue paper AD order history

Commerce issued the AD order on certain tissue paper products from China on March 30, 2005 (70 FR 16223). Continuations were effective July 20, 2010 (75 FR 42067), July 12, 2016 (81 FR 45128), and November 26, 2021 (86 FR 67437). In prior determinations, the Commission defined the Domestic Like Product as one like product consisting of all tissue paper, and the Domestic Industry as all domestic producers of tissue paper. ITC contact: Richard Whiting (202-205-2039). Commerce case: A-570-894.

Alloy magnesium AD order history

Commerce issued the AD order on alloy magnesium from China on April 15, 2005 (70 FR 19928). Continuations were effective March 11, 2011 (76 FR 13356), July 21, 2016 (81 FR 47351), and November 26, 2021 (86 FR 67439). In prior determinations, the Commission defined the Domestic Like Product as pure and alloy magnesium, primary and secondary magnesium, and ingot (cast) and granular magnesium. The Domestic Industry consisted of all producers of the domestic like product, including grinders that produce granular magnesium and die casters that recycle magnesium scrap. ITC contact: Julie Duffy (202-708-2579). Commerce case: A-570-896.

Vietnam jumbo-roll circumvention (tissue only)

On June 4, 2026, Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc. requested a circumvention inquiry alleging that tissue paper completed in Vietnam using jumbo paper rolls manufactured in China circumvents the China tissue paper AD order. Vietnam Glitter Company Limited and Vietnam Glitter Celebration Company Limited (collectively, Vietnam Glitter) filed opposition comments on June 17, 2026. Target General Merchandise, Inc. filed opposition comments on July 7, 2026 and additional adequacy comments on July 17, 2026. Commerce initiated a country-wide circumvention inquiry covering tissue paper completed in Vietnam using Chinese-origin jumbo paper rolls and subsequently exported to the United States (applicable August 6, 2026).

Commerce continues suspension of liquidation for entries already suspended under the order and applies the cash deposit rates that would apply if the products were covered. Affirmative preliminary or final determinations follow 19 CFR 351.226(l) suspension and deposit rules. Unless rescinded or extended, Commerce intends a preliminary determination no later than 150 days after initiation publication (by our count, January 3, 2027) and a final within 300 days (by our count, June 2, 2027).

Action items

• Tissue paper supply chain: check whether Vietnam-finished product uses Chinese jumbo rolls and keep documentation while the circumvention inquiry proceeds.
• Magnesium users: aluminum alloyers and die casters track the fourth sunset; deposits continue unless an order is later revoked.
• ITC responses: decide whether to respond by November 2, 2026; adequacy comments by December 8, 2026.
• Commerce intent: domestic interested parties file within 15 days (by our count October 16, 2026) or Commerce revokes automatically. Do not predict any sunset or circumvention outcome.

This article is for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Drawback eligibility depends on your specific facts, and final refunds are determined by CBP at liquidation. Consult a licensed customs broker or attorney for your situation.