US initiates final phase of anti-dumping duties on Brazilian and Norwegian dissolving pulp
The U.S. International Trade Commission scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into high-purity dissolving pulp (HPDP) imports from Brazil and Norway. The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that Brazilian producers receive government subsidies and that both countries are selling HPDP at less-than-fair-value. The final investigation will determine whether U.S. pulp producers face material injury from these imports.
Photo: Ivan / PexelsOn June 10, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced the scheduling of the final phase of consolidated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701-TA-777 and 731-TA-1762-1763) targeting high-purity dissolving pulp (HPDP) from Brazil and Norway, according to a Federal Register notice.
The investigation covers HPDP classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 4702.00.00. The Department of Commerce has already made preliminary determinations that Brazilian government subsidies support HPDP producers and that both Brazilian and Norwegian manufacturers are selling the product at less-than-fair-value prices in the U.S. market.
"The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-777 and 731-TA-1762-1763 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway." (Federal Register, June 10, 2026)
During the final phase, the Commission will conduct hearings and receive evidence to determine whether U.S. HPDP producers suffer material injury, threat of material injury, or material retardation of an industry establishment due to allegedly subsidized and underpriced imports. This includes evaluating factors such as price suppression, lost sales, and injury to domestic producers.
HPDP is a specialty cellulose product used in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. HS Chapter 47 covers pulp and recovered paper, and subheading 4702.00.00 specifically covers chemical wood pulp.
What this means for shippers
Importers of HPDP from Brazil and Norway must prepare for potential provisional or final anti-dumping and countervailing duties once the Commission issues its final determination. Monitor the ITC's case docket for hearing dates and final injury findings. If you source dissolving pulp from either country, file comments or attend public hearings if you have material information on competition or U.S. industry impact. Duties could substantially increase landed costs; review alternative suppliers and the trade case timeline now to plan pricing adjustments and supply-chain changes before final orders take effect.
