Aluminum Foil — Armenia — A-831-804

An AD/CVD measure concerning aluminum foil is a U.S. trade remedy that can apply when imported merchandise is alleged or found to be sold at less than fair value (antidumping, or AD) and/or benefits from government subsidies (countervailing duty, or CVD). The measure is generally tied to the product’s scope, exporting country, and sometimes the producer or exporter—not simply to the product’s everyday name.

It typically affects importers bringing covered aluminum foil into the United States, as well as foreign producers, exporters, and U.S. customs brokers. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the correct entry information and paying any applicable duties. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may be collected through U.S. Customs and Border Protection; the final liability can depend on the applicable order, scope language, producer or exporter, and entry details.

What to check

• Compare the product’s composition, thickness, dimensions, finish, form, and intended use with the measure’s official scope; do not rely on the label “aluminum foil” alone.
• Confirm the exporting country and identify the actual foreign producer and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the applicable tariff classification (HTSUS) and understand that an HTSUS number helps locate merchandise but does not by itself decide whether the product is in scope.
• Review current official instructions for cash-deposit requirements, entry filing, exclusions, and importer-of-record responsibilities before importing.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel for a scope ruling or other professional advice if the product is borderline, specially processed, or described ambiguously.