Aluminum Foil — Brazil — A-351-856

An AD/CVD measure is a trade remedy covering two different concerns: antidumping (AD) duties address merchandise sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, while countervailing duties (CVD) address benefits a foreign government may provide to producers or exporters. For an Aluminum Foil measure, the covered product is determined by the official scope description, not just by the product’s everyday name.

These measures typically affect importers bringing covered aluminum foil into the United States, as well as foreign producers, exporters, and sometimes related parties. An importer may need to pay additional duties, provide accurate entry information, and maintain records supporting the product’s classification, origin, manufacturer, and exporter. The applicable treatment can depend on the exporting country and the specific producer or exporter, so confirming the facts with official sources or a qualified customs broker is important.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the foil’s alloy, thickness, dimensions, coating, form, and intended use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, but remember that an HTS number is an administrative indicator and does not replace the written scope.
• Identify the actual country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and any affiliated parties, because AD/CVD treatment may vary by these facts.
• Check current Commerce Department AD/CVD instructions and CBP entry guidance for the relevant order, including cash-deposit and reporting requirements.
• Keep product specifications, purchase records, supplier declarations, and origin documentation, and ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain scope or classification issues.