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Initiation of AD and CVD Investigations of Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids from China

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids from the People’s Republic of China

On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from the People’s Republic of China (China).

 

Alleged Dumping Margins

Trading PartnerDUMPING MARGINS
China104.30 - 287.43 %

 

Alleged Subsidy Rates

Trading PartnerDUMPING MARGINS
ChinaAbove de minimis*

* de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries

 

Case Calendar

EVENTAD INVESTIGATIONSCVD INVESTIGATIONS
Petition(s) FiledMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024
ITC Preliminary Determinations*July 1, 2024July 1, 2024
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsOctober 23, 2024August 9, 2024
Commerce Final DeterminationsJanuary 6, 2025October 23, 2024
ITC Final Determinations**February 20, 2025December 9, 2024
Issuance of Orders***February 27, 2025December 16, 2024

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 (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** 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

CHINA202120222023
Volume (KG)15,180,79825,947,97024,603,285
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 initiation 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 numbers A-570-170 and C-570-171, for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
  • For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
  • To date, Commerce maintains 676 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.