Medium urgency

Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

Detected September 1, 2026 · in International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR)

The US International Trade Commission has initiated five-year reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. These reviews will determine whether revoking the orders would lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury.

Aforeworn detected this change in the International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) space on September 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and trade compliance officers dealing with polyethylene retail carrier bags from the named countries. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for specific dates for comments and hearings.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The ITC has formally instituted five-year (sunset) reviews of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from six countries. This could lead to continuation, modification, or revocation of these orders.

Who it affects

Importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and trade compliance officers dealing with polyethylene retail carrier bags from the named countries.

What you must do

Monitor the review process and consider participating by submitting comments or providing data to the ITC if your business has a stake in the outcome.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for specific dates for comments and hearings.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17861/polyethylene-retail-carrier-bags-from-china-indonesia-malaysia-taiwan-thailand-and-vietnam

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