CVD ORDER China C-570-054 (CVD)

U.S. Countervailing Duty on Certain Aluminum Foil from China (C-570-054)

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.

Certain aluminum foil from China is subject to a U.S. countervailing duty (CVD) order under case number C-570-054.

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Aluminum Foil
Country	China
Case type	CVD
Case number(s)	C-570-054 (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

C-570-054 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-04 FR notice 2026-06418 (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.

Certain aluminum foil from China may be covered by the U.S. countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-054. This is a CVD order administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce; the record here does not list a companion antidumping case. Commerce has also found circumvention involving Chinese-origin foil finished in Korea and Thailand.

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)

•Certain aluminum foil in coils or rolls that may fall within the written scope
•Plain (unbacked) aluminum foil that may be covered
•Aluminum foil products of qualifying thickness ranges described in the scope
•Chinese-origin aluminum foil or sheet that is later assembled or completed in Korea or Thailand and exported to the U.S. (found circumventing)
•Aluminum foil imported directly from China that may meet the scope description
•Converter-grade or household-grade aluminum foil that may fall within scope

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

?Aluminum sheet or plate that exceeds the foil thickness parameters described in the scope
?Backed or laminated foil combined with non-aluminum layers, depending on scope language
?Finished consumer packaging products where foil is only a component, depending on scope
?Aluminum products that are alloyed or processed outside the described scope parameters
?Foil articles specifically carved out by Commerce's written scope

Scope control: HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or third-country-assembled items may still be covered depending on that scope and circumvention findings.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of aluminum foil sourced from China, as well as importers of foil finished or assembled in Korea or Thailand using Chinese-origin foil or sheet, given Commerce's circumvention determinations.

What the duty means

Countervailing duties are collected as a cash deposit at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and the entry must be declared. Only a CVD order is listed here; if a separate AD order were also in effect, both deposits could apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a full, specific product description.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing thickness, form, and grade.
☐Document the material composition and any backing or lamination.
☐Identify the intended end use of the foil.
☐Obtain country-of-origin support, including for any Korea- or Thailand-finished goods using Chinese material.
☐Record the manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the exact producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the tentative HTS classification for screening only.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel; do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings — Commerce already determined Chinese foil finished in Korea or Thailand may be circumventing the order.
⚠Scope inquiries that could pull borderline products into the order.
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or evasion penalties for goods not properly declared under the order.

The same product may be subject to trade-remedy orders from multiple countries, so importers should independently verify the true country of origin for each shipment rather than assume a change in shipping point removes coverage.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on aluminum foil from China?

The record here lists a countervailing duty (CVD) order, case C-570-054. That is a CVD case, not confirmation of a separate antidumping order; importers should verify with Commerce and CBP whether other orders also apply.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order under C-570-054 still applies, and the entry must be declared under the order; rates can change through administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled aluminum foil covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope, and Commerce has found that Chinese-origin foil or sheet assembled or completed in Korea or Thailand can be circumventing the order.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are aluminum foil of Chinese origin, or Chinese-origin foil finished in Korea or Thailand; separate review is needed for blended, backed, or repackaged foil, parts, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain aluminum foil from China may be covered by CVD case C-570-054, including certain Korea/Thailand-finished Chinese foil; 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 (2026-04 FR notice 2026-06418 (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: 2026-07-06