AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-156 (AD)C-570-157 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China (A-570-156, C-570-157)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

Aluminum lithographic printing plates from China may be subject to both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-156) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-157).

Case snapshot

Product	Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-156 (AD) · C-570-157 (CVD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

A-570-156 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-157 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

The U.S. Department of Commerce maintains both an antidumping (AD) order under case A-570-156 and a countervailing duty (CVD) order under case C-570-157 on aluminum lithographic printing plates from China. Importers of such plates should carefully review whether their specific goods may fall within the scope of these orders.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•May include aluminum lithographic printing plates used in commercial and offset printing
•May include digital (computer-to-plate) aluminum lithographic plates
•May include violet-sensitive or thermal-sensitive aluminum printing plates
•May include coated aluminum plates designed to transfer ink in lithographic printing
•May include aluminum printing plates whether or not exposed, developed, or otherwise processed
•May include plates imported in standard commercial sizes and formats for printing presses

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?Printing plates made primarily of materials other than aluminum may be outside the scope
?Non-lithographic printing plates (e.g., certain flexographic or letterpress plates) may fall outside
?Aluminum sheet or coil not manufactured into printing plates may be outside these orders
?Printing equipment, presses, and machinery are generally not covered
?Other aluminum products not designed for lithographic printing may be excluded

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still be within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, printers, and distributors sourcing aluminum lithographic (offset/CTP) printing plates from China, including thermal, violet, and digital plate types.

What the duty means

If covered, importers generally must post cash deposits at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and by administrative review and can be substantial. Because both an AD (A-570-156) and a CVD (C-570-157) order exist, deposits for both may apply. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and the entry must be declared.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with the full product description of the plates
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and technical data showing plate type and coating
☐Confirm the material composition to verify the plates are aluminum-based
☐Document the intended use (lithographic/offset/CTP printing)
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records
☐Identify the exact manufacturer, producer, and exporter names and the producer/exporter combination
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening, recognizing scope language controls
☐Consult a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to confirm scope; do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings involving processing through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may clarify whether specific plate types are covered
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination, leading to an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare, which can result in penalties and back duties

The same product may be subject to orders in more than one country — a related proceeding involving Japan exists — so importers should review each country of origin independently.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on aluminum lithographic printing plates from China?

Commerce maintains both an antidumping order (A-570-156) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-157) on aluminum lithographic printing plates from China; whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption — the order still applies, the entry must be declared, and rates can change through administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled aluminum lithographic printing plates covered?

Parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope language; importers should confirm with a licensed broker or trade counsel.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are aluminum lithographic printing plates of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for non-aluminum plates, non-lithographic plates, parts, repackaged goods, and any third-country processing. This does not state the goods are covered.

Bottom line: Aluminum lithographic printing plates from China may be covered by A-570-156 (AD) and C-570-157 (CVD); confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-04