Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Aluminum Foil from China

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced its preliminary findings on aluminum foil imports from China. The announcement came on July 13, 2026. The department found that some exporters from China sold aluminum foil at prices less than the normal value.

The period of review was from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The review was part of the antidumping duty measures to protect U.S. industries.

Commerce selected Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co. and other related companies as key respondents. These companies are referred to as Dingsheng.

There were delays in the review process due to a government shutdown. Because of this, the department postponed deadlines in November 2025. The preliminary results were eventually extended to July 7, 2026.

The merchandise under review is aluminum foil from China. The department used special rules because China is considered a non-market economy.

Commerce also found that another company, Xiamen Xiashun Aluminium Co., is eligible for a separate rate. This means they will not follow the same rate as the general “China-wide” category.

The China-wide rate, costing 105.80%, remains unchanged. This is because no one requested a review of this rate.

According to the results, Dingsheng had a weighted-average dumping margin of 61.85%. This percentage shows how much less than the normal value the aluminum foil was sold for.

Interested parties can comment on these results. They have 21 days from this notice’s date to submit comments. If they wish to have a hearing, they must request it within 30 days.

When it comes to cash deposits, new rules will apply once final results are out. The deposits will help future entries comply with U.S. regulations.

This finding is a preliminary step in ensuring fair trade practices. The final results will guide how duties are collected and may impact future imports from China.

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