Back to Trade Updates

Vietnam Tissue Paper Imports Could Be Subject to Antidumping Duties

Published June 19, 2026

Key Points

  • A circumvention inquiry request was filed June 4 involving tissue paper products from Vietnam made with jumbo roll inputs from China.
  • The request alleges that these imports may be circumventing the existing antidumping duty order on tissue paper products from China.
  • The petitioner requested a country-wide inquiry covering Vietnam, along with retroactive suspension of liquidation and antidumping duty cash deposit requirements.
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce will review the request before deciding whether to initiate an inquiry.
U.S. and Vietnam flags with tissue paper rolls, representing a potential antidumping duty inquiry on Vietnam tissue paper imports

A​​​​​​​​ccording to an advisory report from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R), a circumvention inquiry request filed June 4 could result in antidumping duties on certain tissue paper products imported from Vietnam. The request alleges that tissue paper products completed or assembled in Vietnam using jumbo roll inputs from China are circumventing the existing antidumping duty order covering tissue paper products from China. The U.S. Department of Commerce will evaluate the request and determine whether to initiate an inquiry.

Products Covered

The antidumping duty order covers cut-to-length sheets of tissue paper from China with a basis weight of no more than 29 grams per square meter.

Covered products include tissue paper that is bleached, dyed, surface-colored, glazed, printed, sequined, crinkled, embossed, or die cut.

The products may be flat or folded and are typically classified under HTSUS headings 4802, 4804, 4805, 4806, 4808, 4820, 4823, and 9505.

Alleged Circumvention

The request alleges that certain tissue paper products from Vietnam use China-origin jumbo rolls and undergo processing in Vietnam before entering the U.S. market.

The petitioner requested that Commerce conduct the inquiry on a country-wide basis for Vietnam.

Potential Duty Requirements

The petitioner requested that Commerce direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation and require antidumping duty cash deposits for covered imports from Vietnam.

The petitioner also requested that these requirements apply retroactively to a date before the publication of the inquiry initiation notice.

If Commerce issues an affirmative preliminary determination, importers could be required to pay antidumping duty cash deposits on affected entries dating back to a date determined by Commerce.

How GHY Can Help?

GHY specializes in helping businesses navigate and reduce the impacts of tariffs through strategic solutions tailored to their needs. Our experts can audit your supply chain to identify inefficiencies, uncover cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with evolving trade regulations. We also employ tariff engineering techniques to optimize product classification and sourcing strategies, minimizing duty exposure and maximizing profitability.

By partnering with GHY, your business gains access to the tools and expertise needed to streamline operations and stay competitive in a challenging trade environment.

Contact Us Today! Booking a Meeting, email consult@ghy.com, or call +1 (800) 667-0771.

Subscribe!

Stay in the loop, stay compliant! Get weekly or daily insights into all things trade and event invites, delivered right to your inbox.

.