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U.S. Finds Chinese Producers Dumped Aluminum Foil, Issues Preliminary Results
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary results for the antidumping duty administrative review of aluminum foil from China. The review covers sales from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
Preliminary Findings
Commerce found that some producers and exporters from China sold aluminum foil below the normal value in the United States. Selling below normal value is called “dumping.” The government will collect extra duties on those products.
Companies Reviewed
Commerce looked at 24 companies. Some companies were treated as one group because they are connected by ownership or business ties.
- For example, Commerce grouped nine companies including Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd.; Dingsheng Aluminium Industries (Hong Kong) Trading Co., Limited; and others as a single entity.
- Another group of six connected companies included Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Huafeng Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd.; and their partners.
Separate Rates
Not all companies are treated the same. Some companies proved they are separate from the Chinese government and received their own dumping rates. These companies are:
- Dingheng New Materials Co., Ltd. (as part of a group with Dingsheng)
- Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd. (as part of its group)
- Dong-IL Aluminium Co., Ltd.
- Eastern Valley Co., Ltd.
- Korea Aluminium Co., Ltd.
- Lotte Aluminium Co., Ltd.
- Xiamen Xiashun Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd.
Dumping Margins
Commerce’s preliminary results assigned these dumping margins:
- Dingsheng Group: 24.51%
- Zhongji Group: 30.17%
- Other companies with separate rates: 26.94%
Dumping margin means the percentage added to the product’s price to make it equal to fair value.
China-Wide Entity
Some companies did not answer all questions or did not apply for a separate rate. These companies are part of the “China-wide entity.” They will get the China-wide dumping rate, which is 105.80%. Companies in this group include:
- Dongwon Systems Corp.
- Gränges Aluminum (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Sama Aluminium Co Ltd.
- Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Co., Ltd.
No Shipments
Some companies said they did not ship aluminum foil to the U.S. during the review period. But since their business partners shipped foil, Commerce did not accept their claim of no shipments.
Assessment and Cash Deposits
When these results are final, U.S. Customs will collect duties based on these percentages for all shipments entered from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The deposit rates will continue for future shipments until updated.
Next Steps
Interested parties can comment or ask for a hearing within set deadlines. Commerce will publish final results within 120 days after August 8, 2025, unless the deadline is extended.
Notice to Importers
Importers must file a certificate about duty reimbursement. If they do not, extra duties may be applied.
Official Documents
Details and documents can be found at https://access.trade.gov.
Appendix: Companies with Separate Rate
- Dong-IL Aluminium Co., Ltd.
- Eastern Valley Co., Ltd.
- Korea Aluminium Co., Ltd.
- Lotte Aluminium Co., Ltd.
- Xiamen Xiashun Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd.
Companies Considered Part of China-Wide Entity
- Dongwon Systems Corp.
- Gränges Aluminum (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Sama Aluminium Co Ltd.
- Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Co., Ltd.
Details are based on the official Federal Register notice released by the Department of Commerce on August 8, 2025.
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