Thermoformed Fiber Products from China and Vietnam Investigation
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a final determination in its investigation concerning thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam. This investigation, identified by Inv. Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717, concludes the final phase of the inquiry.
What changed
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has concluded its final investigation (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717) into thermoformed molded fiber products originating from China and Vietnam. This final determination, dated January 5, 2026, marks the culmination of the import injury investigation, which likely involves findings related to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) that could lead to the imposition of tariffs.
This final ruling signifies that the USITC has made a determination regarding whether imports of these products are causing or are threatening to cause material injury to the U.S. domestic industry. Companies involved in the production, import, or export of these specific fiber products should review the final determination to understand its implications, particularly concerning potential trade remedies such as AD and CVD duties. The investigation involved numerous participants, including the American Molded Fiber Coalition as the petitioner and various interested parties representing manufacturers and importers.
What to do next
- Review USITC final determination for thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717).
- Assess potential impact of AD/CVD duties on import/export operations.
- Consult legal counsel regarding compliance with any imposed trade remedies.
Source document (simplified)
Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam; Inv. No. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717 (Final)
Investigation 701-739
Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam; Inv. No. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717 (Final)
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General
Full Title Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam; Inv. No. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717 (Final) Investigation Number 701-739 Docket Number 3775 Investigation Type Import Injury Investigation Categories AD , CVD Topic Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products Product Group Code AG - Agricultural, forest, and processed food products Investigation Phase Final Phase Number 1 Investigation Status Completed
Procedural History
| | Change Reason | Change Effective Date |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed | N/A | 01/05/2026 |
| Active | | 05/12/2025 |
| Pending | N/A | 12/02/2024 |
Case Manager Letitia.Thorne
Dates
These are the important dates associated with this investigation.
Primary Investigation Dates
Start Date 05/12/2025 Investigation End Date 01/05/2026 Commerce Preliminary CVD Determination Date 03/14/2025 Commerce Preliminary AD Determination Date 05/12/2025 Commerce Final Determination Date 09/30/2025 Commerce Final AD Determination Date 09/30/2025 ITC Qs Issued 06/17/2025 ITC Qs Returned 07/18/2025 Prehearing Report to Commission Date 09/11/2025 Prehearing Briefs Due from Parties 09/19/2025 Deadline for Request to Appear at Hearing 09/25/2025 Hearing/Conf Start Date 09/30/2025 Hearing/Conf End Date 09/30/2025 Hearing/Conf Suspended/Canceled Posthearing/Conf Briefs Due from Parties 11/20/2025 Staff Report Due to Commission 12/04/2025 Party Comments Due Date 12/10/2025 Vote Date 12/15/2025 Determination Date 01/05/2026 Views Date 01/05/2026 Investigation Termination Date Is Split Final? False
Split Final Schedules
There are no records of this type.
Participants and Witnesses
Participants
These are the outside parties associated with this investigation.
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| | Participant Type | Name | Active Date | Inactive Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Petitioner | American Molded Fiber Coalition Participant Representative: Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | AmerCareRoyal, LLC Participant Representative: Smith & Yuskaitis PLLC | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | Dart Container Corporation Participant Representative: The Bristol Group PLLC | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | Eco-Products, PBC Participant Representative: Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | G e n e r a Participant Representative: Baker Donelson | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | Huhtamaki Americas, Inc. Participant Representative: The Bristol Group PLLC | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | Pactiv Evergreen Inc. Participant Representative: Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | Reynolds Consumer Products, LLC Participant Representative: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | Ultra Green Packaging Participant Representative: | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | Interested Party | World Centric Participant Representative: VCL Law LLP | 12/02/2024 | 01/05/2026 | |
Witnesses
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| | Full Name | Company/Affiliation | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Ben Mascarello | Chief Executive Officer, Genera | |
| | Kelly Tiller | Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Genera | |
| | Gabriel Buenaventura | President, Tellus Products, LLC | |
| | Andrew B. Dermont | Director of Finance and Strategy, Tellus Products, LLC | |
| | Rebecca Serafini | Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, Tellus Products, LLC | |
| | Alonzo Scott | Key Staff Member for the USW Paper Sector, USW | |
| | Aseem Das | Chief Executive Officer, World Centric | |
| | Kristin Davidson | President, KD Distributing, LLC | |
Staff
These are internal ITC staff members associated with this investigation.
Staff List
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| | Is Active? | Staff Assigned Type | Staff Name | Staff Active Date | Staff Inactive Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Investigator | Caitlyn Costello | 05/12/2025 | 01/05/2026 | |
| | | Supervisory Investigator | Nathanael N. Comly | 05/12/2025 | 01/05/2026 | |
Document Links
EDIS Documents
| Doc Type | Title | Received Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Notice | F.R. Notice of Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations | 06/02/2025 | |
EDIS Searches
- ## Confidential Service List for Investigation 701-739
- ## Public Service List for Investigation 701-739
- ## Transcripts for investigation 701-739
News Releases
Other Documents
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| | Document Type | Document Title | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Commerce FR Notices | A–570–182 - China AD | |
| | Commerce FR Notices | A–552–845 - Vietnam AD | |
| | Commerce FR Notices | C–570–183 - China CVD | |
| | Commerce FR Notices | C–552–846 - Vietnam CVD | |
| | USITC FR Notices | USITC Scheduling | |
| | USITC FR Notices | USITC Scheduling (2) | |
| | Questionnaire - US Producer | | |
| | Questionnaire - US Importer | | |
| | Questionnaire - Foreign Producer | | |
| | Questionnaire - US Purchaser | | |
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Votes
These are the list of voting records associated with each country specific level-2 investigation.
| Sub-Investigation | Country | Investigation Category | Vote Type | Vote | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 701-739 | China | CVD | Investigation Vote | Affirmative | |
| 731-1716 | China | AD | Investigation Vote | Affirmative | |
| 701-740 | Vietnam | CVD | Investigation Vote | Affirmative | |
| 731-1717 | Vietnam | AD | Investigation Vote | Affirmative | |
Commerce Orders
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| | Commerce Order/Case Number | Sub-Investigation | Order Issuance/Suspension Agreement Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | A-570-182 | 731-1716 China AD | 01/27/2026 | |
| | A-552-845 | 731-1717 Vietnam AD | 01/27/2026 | |
| | C-570-183 | 701-739 China CVD | 01/27/2026 | |
| | C-552-846 | 701-740 Vietnam CVD | 01/27/2026 | |
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