Commerce Starts Review to Change Aluminum Sheet Trade Orders
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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has announced the beginning of a review of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on common alloy aluminum sheet. These orders affect products from China, Bahrain, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, and Türkiye.
What is Happening?
Commerce is considering changes to these orders. They might take away part of these rules, specifically about certain aluminum can stock.
Why the Change?
The reviews are happening because the Aluminum Association Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Trade Enforcement Working Group asked for them. They want to change the rules to make sure that some aluminum used for beverage cans is not part of these orders.
Who is Involved?
The Aluminum Association Working Group includes companies like Arconic Corporation, Commonwealth Rolled Products Inc., Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC, JW Aluminum Company, Novelis Corporation, and Texarkana Aluminum, Inc.
Important Dates
The changes could happen on August 11, 2026. Companies and people interested in this review can also comment on the preliminary results.
Scope of the Orders
The orders are about aluminum sheets that are flat-rolled and have a certain thickness. These sheets can be made into many products. However, aluminum used for making beverage cans is mainly not part of these orders.
Proposed Changes
Some aluminum can stock is already not covered by the orders. The review will look at whether to keep it that way. The Aluminum Association wants to make clear that all aluminum can stock is excluded, no matter how it is classified in trade codes.
How to Get Involved
People can send in their comments and opinions. There are ways to send these comments to the Commerce Department. Also, people can ask for a hearing to discuss their views.
Timeline for Final Decision
Commerce will try to finish the review as quickly as possible. They might make a final decision in 270 days, unless everyone quickly agrees on the outcome.
Why Care About This?
These trade orders can affect prices and supply of aluminum products in the U.S. market. This review is important for companies that use or produce these aluminum sheets.
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