AD ORDER China A-570-170 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, and Trays from China (A-570-170)

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.

Disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China may fall within the scope of U.S. antidumping duty order A-570-170.

Case snapshot

Product	Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-170 (AD)
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-570-170 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (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 an antidumping (AD) duty order, case number A-570-170, on disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China. This is an AD order only; no countervailing (CVD) case number was provided here. Importers of these aluminum food-service articles should review whether their goods may fall within the written scope.

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)

•Disposable aluminum food pans and steam-table trays that may include those used for takeout, catering, or reheating
•Disposable aluminum baking or roasting pans that may be covered regardless of shape or size
•Disposable aluminum barbeque or grilling trays produced primarily from flat-rolled aluminum
•Disposable aluminum lids intended to be used with aluminum or non-aluminum (paper/plastic) containers — only the aluminum lid portion may be covered
•Aluminum containers or trays that may be covered whether wrinkled or smooth, and whether or not embossed, printed, coated (including non-stick), or decorated
•Disposable aluminum trays for food preparation, packaging, or storage that may fall within scope regardless of edge style

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

?Disposable aluminum cans, casks, drums, boxes, and similar containers commonly classified under HTSUS 7612.90 may be outside scope
?Disposable aluminum cups and bottles may be outside scope
?Non-aluminum containers imported with an aluminum lid — only the aluminum lid portion may be in scope, not the non-aluminum container
?Non-aluminum lids or domes sold or packaged with an aluminum article generally do not themselves fall within scope
?Reusable or durable (non-disposable) aluminum cookware may be outside scope depending on design and intended use

Scope control: The listed HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and screening only; Commerce's written scope language is dispositive, and parts, lids, or otherwise-classified articles meeting the scope description may still be covered.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and food-service or packaging companies bringing in disposable aluminum foil containers, pans, trays, or lids of Chinese origin produced primarily from flat-rolled aluminum.

What the duty means

If merchandise falls within scope, AD cash deposits are collected 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 entries must be declared. Only an AD order (A-570-170) is listed here.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm whether goods are disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, or lids
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing material, thickness, and design
☐Verify material composition — confirm the article is produced primarily from flat-rolled aluminum
☐Document the intended use (e.g., food preparation, takeout, baking, storage) and whether the article is disposable
☐Confirm country-of-origin support and manufacturing records for China origin
☐Identify the specific manufacturer, producer, and exporter names and the exact producer/exporter combination
☐Review HTS classification against the scope, noting HTS codes are screening references only
☐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

⚠Possible circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed or lightly processed through third countries
⚠Potential scope inquiries where a product's status under the written scope is unclear
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination, which can result in an incorrect (often higher) deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare an in-scope entry, which can lead to penalties and retroactive duty liability

The same product may be subject to AD or CVD orders from other countries, so each country of origin should be reviewed independently — this is not a suggestion to reroute sourcing to evade duties.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on disposable aluminum containers, pans, and trays from China?

Commerce maintains an antidumping (AD) duty order under case number A-570-170 covering disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China. Whether your specific goods fall within scope depends on Commerce's written scope language, 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, entries must be declared as subject merchandise, and rates can change through administrative reviews, potentially with retroactive effect.

Are parts or lids of aluminum containers covered?

Disposable aluminum lids may still be covered even when used with non-aluminum containers — but only the aluminum lid portion. Coverage depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify rather than assume.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are disposable aluminum food containers, pans, trays, or lids of Chinese origin made primarily from flat-rolled aluminum; separate review needed for non-aluminum components, lids paired with other containers, reusable cookware, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China may be covered by AD order A-570-170; 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 (2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (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: 2026-07-12