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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that it is delaying its preliminary decisions in the investigations into whether paper file folders imported from Cambodia and Sri Lanka are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Initially, these decisions were due by April 1, 2025, but have been postponed to no later than May 21, 2025, following a request from the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers. The extension allows more time to evaluate responses and align the timeline with the U.S. International Trade Commission's schedule. This decision complies with regulations which permit such a delay if requested in a timely manner and justified properly.

The United States International Trade Commission has determined that U.S. industries may be harmed by paper file folders imported from Cambodia and Sri Lanka. These imports are believed to be sold at prices lower than fair value, with additional subsidies from the Cambodian government. The Commission has started the final phase of investigations on this matter, following initial petitions filed on October 21, 2024, by the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers. The findings of this preliminary investigation are detailed in the USITC Publication 5570, released in December 2024.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has postponed the preliminary determination in a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of paper file folders from Cambodia. This delay is due to a request from the petitioner, the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers, who asked for more time to analyze responses and issue further questionnaires. Originally, the determination was due by January 16, 2025, but it has now been extended to no later than March 24, 2025. This extension allows Commerce to ensure a thorough investigation process.