Commerce Preliminary Countervailing Duty Investigation of Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids from the People’s Republic of China
Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids from the People’s Republic of China
On October 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids (disposable aluminum containers) from the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce is conducting a concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigation of disposable aluminum containers from China.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
China
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Henan Aluminium Corporation | 78.12 |
| Zhejiang Acumen Living Technology Co., Ltd. | 312.91* |
| All Others | 78.12 |
* Rate based on an adverse inference
Case Calendar
| EVENT | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | May 16, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | June 5, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | July 1, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | October 21, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | March 4, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | April 18, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | April 25, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 15,180,798 | 25,947,970 | 24,603,285 |
| Value (USD) | $56,216,384 | $112,086,402 | $90,145,613 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 7615.10.7125).
Other Case Information
- The petitioners are the Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association and certain of its individual member companies: Durable Packaging International (Wheeling, IL); D&W Fine Pack, LLC (Wood Dale, IL); Handi-Foil Corp. (Wheeling, IL); Penny Plate, LLC (Penny Plate) (Fishersville, VA); Reynolds Consumer Products, LLC (Lake Forest, IL); Shah Foil Products, Inc. (Piscataway Township, NJ); Smart USA, Inc. (Bay Shore, NY); and Trinidad/Benham Corp. (Denver, CO).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case number: C-570-1712.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.