Aluminum Foil — China — A-570-053

“Aluminum Foil” is the product description for a U.S. trade measure involving antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD). AD duties address imports sold in the U.S. at less than normal value, while CVD address government subsidies that benefit producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign producers, exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in covered aluminum foil shipments. Whether a product is covered depends on its technical characteristics, composition, dimensions, exclusions, country of origin, and the applicable scope language—not simply the product’s commercial name or tariff classification. Importers may face additional duty liability, entry requirements, and possible exposure to later duty assessments, so classification and scope review are important.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s material, thickness, dimensions, form, and intended use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s tariff classification and country of origin, then check whether the measure applies to that combination and to the relevant producer or exporter.
• Distinguish AD/CVD from ordinary customs duty, and verify whether separate AD and CVD requirements or cash-deposit instructions apply.
• Check current official instructions for entry documentation, certification, and any exclusions or scope rulings that may be relevant.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain products, especially when the product is near a scope boundary or involves multiple countries or related companies.