Department of Commerce Finds Oman Aluminum Company Sold Sheets at Low Prices
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The Department of Commerce has completed a review of the sale of aluminum sheets from the Sultanate of Oman. The review was conducted by the International Trade Administration, a branch of the Department of Commerce. It was found that Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC (OARC) sold these products in the United States at prices below the normal value. This review covered the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
Summary of Findings
The final results are published by the Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration. After a careful review, OARC was determined to have a weighted-average dumping margin of 14.71 percent. This means they were selling the aluminum sheets for much less than they should have been. The review began after preliminary results were published in August 2025. Following this, OARC and other interested parties submitted their comments.
Background
In November 2025, there was a federal government shutdown that impacted this review. The deadline for the results was delayed several times due to the backlog of documents and additional complications. Additional details about these events can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, a public document available online.
Scope of the Review
The review pertains to common alloy aluminum sheets from Oman. This product was first subjected to an anti-dumping duty order in April 2021. During the review, it was found that OARC sold the sheets at underpriced rates in the U.S.
Changes and Assessment
From the preliminary results, certain changes were made to how the dumping margins were calculated. The Department of Commerce has disclosed these calculations. The assessment rates are determined based on detailed rules. If importers have a margin of 0 or less than 0.5 percent, they may not have to pay these additional duties.
Next Steps
The Department of Commerce will give instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to proceed with the assessment of duties. However, if there is an appeal in the U.S. Court of International Trade, action may be delayed further.
Cash Deposit Requirements
These findings also set the cash deposit rates for future shipments. The new deposit rate for OARC will be the same as the determined dumping margin. For others, the rate from previous reviews will be applied. It emphasizes that these requirements will remain until further changes are made.
Important Notices
Importers are reminded of their responsibility to file the certificate regarding reimbursement before liquidating entries. The Department of Commerce warns that non-compliance may result in doubled duties.
Conclusion
This notice marks an important find in the ongoing efforts to ensure fair trade practices. The Department of Commerce remains vigilant in upholding trade laws and ensuring fair market value for imported goods.
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