US declines to review coated paper duties from Indonesia
The US International Trade Commission has declined to institute a Section 751(b) review of its affirmative antidumping determinations on coated paper suitable for high-quality print graphics from Indonesia. This means existing antidumping duties remain in place and no new investigation into changed circumstances will proceed. Importers of Indonesian coated paper should ensure compliance with current duty rates and maintain proper documentation for customs clearance.
Photo: www.kaboompics.com / PexelsUS Trade Commission Declines Indonesia Coated Paper Duty Review
On 11 May 2026, the US International Trade Commission published notice that it has declined to institute a review under Section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning its affirmative antidumping determinations on coated paper suitable for high-quality print graphics using sheet-fed presses from Indonesia.
"The Commission hereby gives notice that it has declined to institute a review pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)) (the Act)."
What This Covers
The determination applies to coated paper products classified under HS Chapter 48—specifically coated paper designed for high-quality print graphics on sheet-fed offset or gravure presses. This product line has been subject to antidumping duties following prior Commission affirmative findings, which remain in force.
Section 751(b) reviews (often called "changed circumstances reviews") are initiated when a party submits evidence that a significant change in circumstances warrants reconsideration of an existing antidumping or countervailing duty order. The Commission's decision to decline means no such changed circumstances were found sufficient to reopen the case, and the antidumping measures stay intact.
Who Is Affected
Importers, freight forwarders, and distributors bringing coated paper from Indonesia into the United States face no change to their current duty obligations. However, this ruling confirms that existing antidumping duties will remain in place unless successfully challenged through other mechanisms (such as sunset reviews under Section 751(c), which occur every five years, or administrative reviews under Section 751(a) if requested during the anniversary month).
Exporters and their agents should maintain detailed records of their Indonesian coated paper shipments, including price documentation, product specifications, and proof of duty payment, as these may be relevant in any future periodic review.
What this means for shippers
Antidumping duties on Indonesian coated paper (HS 48) remain active indefinitely. Verify your supplier's current assessed rates with US Customs before placing orders; confirm each shipment's HS classification and origin documentation to avoid delays. Set aside cash for duties at the port of entry — non-compliance or misclassification triggers penalties and holds. Update your landed-cost models now to reflect permanent duty exposure on this product line.
