Brazil's Cheap Foil Faces U.S. Duty Hammer
Published Date: 9/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. checked sales of aluminum foil from Brazil and found that Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio and CBA Itapissuma Ltda. sold it for less than fair prices between November 2022 and October 2023. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their products to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. This means importers should expect changes in costs starting now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Antidumping Duties on Brazilian Foil
The Department of Commerce found that Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio and CBA Itapissuma Ltda. sold certain aluminum foil from Brazil at less than fair value during November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023. As a result, extra antidumping duties will apply to imports of that aluminum foil tied to this review.
Importers Should Expect Higher Costs
Importers of the specified aluminum foil from the named Brazilian producers should expect changes in their import costs starting now because extra duties will apply to those products. This change aims to offset the below-market pricing found for the November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023 review period.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-17050, Silicon Metal From Australia and Norway: Antidumping Duty Orders
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing antidumping duty (AD) orders on silicon metal from Australia and Norway.
2026-17048, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of oleoresin paprika from India. The period of investigation is April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
2026-17121, Fresh Winter Strawberries From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that fresh winter strawberries from Mexico are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair price. This affects Mexican strawberry exporters and could lead to extra duties to protect U.S. growers. The final decision is delayed, and provisional measures are extended, so watch for updates on costs and rules soon!
2026-17047, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that oleoresin paprika from India is being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers might face extra duties starting August 21, 2026, to keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re involved in importing or selling this spice, get ready for some changes that could affect costs and timing.
2026-17049, Silicon Metal From Australia and Norway: Countervailing Duty Orders
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing countervailing duty (CVD) orders on silicon metal from Australia and Norway.
2026-17155, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-17678, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Request for a New OMB Control Number: Form G-FIN, Form G-FINW, Form G-FIN-4, and Form G-FIN-5
The SEC is asking for approval to collect info using four new forms (G-FIN, G-FINW, G-FIN-4, and G-FIN-5) from certain financial institutions involved in government securities. While these institutions haven’t needed to file before, the SEC wants to be ready just in case. Filing is expected to be rare, with minimal time required, and some info will be public while other details stay confidential.
Next: 2025-17680, Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. checked if Korean companies sold circular welded steel pipes too cheaply in 2022-2023 and found they did. Because of this, some companies will have to pay extra duties (taxes) to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. These changes affect importers and could impact prices starting now.