New Duties Hit Chinese Aluminum Pans and Trays
Published Date: 3/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Chinese makers of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids got unfair government help in 2023. Because of this, the U.S. will add extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these products starting March 11, 2025, to protect American businesses. Importers and buyers should get ready for these changes, which could affect prices and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Very large countervailing duties: 317.85%
If you import disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, or lids from China, Commerce assigned an estimated countervailable subsidy rate of 317.85 percent ad valorem for Henan Aluminium Corporation, Zhejiang Acumen Living Technology Co., Ltd., and for all other exporters. This determination is applicable March 11, 2025 and would require cash deposits or duties in those amounts if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determination.
Critical circumstances and suspension of liquidation
Commerce found that critical circumstances exist for Henan, Zhejiang Acumen, and all other producers/exporters and instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise on or after July 30, 2024. Commerce instructed CBP to discontinue suspension of liquidation for entries on or after February 26, 2025, but to continue suspension for entries that were subject to suspension between April 2, 2024 and February 25, 2024.
ITC decision triggers duties or refunds
If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order, reinstate suspension of liquidation, and require cash deposits of the estimated duties. If the ITC determines there is no injury, the proceeding will be terminated and any estimated duties deposited will be refunded or canceled.
Scope covers disposable aluminum lids and many HTS codes
The rule covers disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids produced primarily from flat-rolled aluminum, including lids imported with non-aluminum containers (only the aluminum lid is included). The notice also lists Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) subheadings (for example, 7615.10.7125 and several others) that merchandise may be entered under but states the written scope description controls.
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