Final Determinations in the AD and CVD Investigations of Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan
Final Determinations in the Antidumping Duty (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Investigations of Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Japan
On September 23, 2024, Commerce announced final determinations in the AD investigations of aluminum lithographic printing plates from China and Japan, and the final determination in the CVD investigation of aluminum lithographic printing plates from China.
Final Dumping Rate:
China
| Exporter/producer | Dumping Rate (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm Printing Plate (China) Co., Ltd. | 115.85 | 115.84 |
| China-Wide Entity | 317.44* | 317.43 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inference.
Japan
| Exporter/producer | Dumping Rate (percent) |
|---|---|
| Fujifilm Corporation; Fujifilm Shizuoka Co., Ltd. | 91.83 |
| Miraclon Corporation Ltd. | 160.11* |
| All Others | 91.83 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inference.
Final Subsidy Rate:
China
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate (percent) |
|---|---|
| Fujifilm Printing Plate (China) Co., Ltd. | 35.66 |
| Shanghai National Ink Co. Ltd. | 229.54* |
| All Others | 35.66 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inference.
Case Calendar:
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION | CVD Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Petition Filed | September 28, 2024 | September 28, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | October 18, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | November 13, 2023 | November 13, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | April 25, 2024 | February 26, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | September 20, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination* | November 4, 2024 | November 4, 2024 |
| Issuance of Order** | November 12, 2024 | November 12, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the International Trade Commission.
Import Statistics
| CHINA | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (SQM) | 82,234 | 697,424 | 5,249,631 |
| Value (USD) | 408,846 | 2,605,157 | 17, 471, 668 |
| Japan | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (SQM) | 5,054,546 | 5,451,299 | 14,721,850 |
| Value (USD) | 27,268,544 | 47,140,860 | 87,932,578 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 3701.30.0000). Imports of certain printing plates enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of printing plates covered by the scope of the investigation.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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 numbers A-570-156, A-588-881, and C-570-157.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 714 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.