Chinese Aluminum Foil Review Leads to Duty Increases
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Chinese aluminum foil sellers sold their products cheaper than normal from April 2023 to March 2024. Because of this, certain importers might have to pay extra duties starting April 16, 2026. This review affects businesses importing aluminum foil from China and aims to keep trade fair and square.
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Final Dumping Rates for Named Exporters
Commerce found specific dumping margins for named Chinese exporters: Jiangsu Dingsheng and affiliates = 25.76%, Jiangsu Zhongji and affiliates = 29.10%, and five separate-rate companies = 27.19% each. If you import aluminum foil from these exporters, those percentages are the estimated weighted-average dumping margins Commerce determined for April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
China-Wide Entity Rate Remains 105.80%
Commerce states the China-wide entity's weighted-average dumping margin remains 105.80%. Five companies listed in Appendix II are part of the China-wide entity and will be subject to that 105.80% rate for entries tied to those companies.
Cash Deposit Requirements Effective at Publication
Cash deposit requirements take effect upon publication for shipments of the subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the publication date (Applicable April 16, 2026). Deposit rates: exporters with separate rates use their established rate; exporters not entitled to a separate rate use the China-wide rate; non-Chinese exporters without their own rate use their Chinese supplier's rate.
Timing and Rules for Duty Assessment
Commerce will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on appropriate entries; assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication (April 16, 2026). If a timely summons is filed, CBP will be instructed not to liquidate until the 90-day statutory injunction period has expired. Importer-specific ad valorem or per-unit rates over de minimis (0.50%) will be collected at liquidation; rates of zero or de minimis will be liquidated without regard to antidumping duties.
Importer Certificate Requirement and Penalties
Importers must file a certificate about reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties prior to liquidation under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). If you fail to file the certificate, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and may assess double antidumping duties and/or increase duties by the amount of any countervailing duties.
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