Brazil aluminum foil faces preliminary anti-dumping duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary findings that certain aluminum foil from Brazil was sold in the United States at prices below normal value during the November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024 review period. This is part of an ongoing anti-dumping duty administrative review. Interested parties have an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results before final determination.
Photo: Vlado Krstevski / PexelsU.S. Preliminary Anti-Dumping Finding on Brazilian Aluminum Foil
On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary results of an anti-dumping duty administrative review covering certain aluminum foil originating from Brazil. The review covers the period of November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that certain aluminum foil from Brazil was sold in the United States at prices below normal value (NV) during the period of review.
This preliminary determination means Commerce has found evidence that Brazilian aluminum foil producers were pricing their exports to the U.S. market below their normal value—a core anti-dumping violation. These findings will inform the duty rates applied to Brazilian aluminum foil shipments going forward, unless the final review modifies the preliminary conclusions.
Who Is Affected
Exporters and importers of aluminum foil (HS Chapter 76) from Brazil are directly affected by this review. U.S. importers currently clearing Brazilian aluminum foil shipments should anticipate potential retroactive duty adjustments based on the final determination. Brazilian producers named in the review are required to respond to Commerce questionnaires and provide pricing and cost data.
Next Steps and Comment Period
Commerce has invited interested parties—including importers, foreign producers, industry associations, and trade representatives—to submit comments on the preliminary results. These comments will inform the final determination, which typically follows within 90 days of preliminary results publication. The final results may increase, decrease, or maintain the preliminary anti-dumping duty rates.
What this means for shippers
If you import aluminum foil from Brazil, monitor the final determination expected within 90 days; preliminary anti-dumping findings often signal final duties will be assessed. Review your current landed-cost assumptions for Brazilian aluminum foil and prepare for potential duty-rate changes on outstanding orders. File comments with Commerce if you have cost or pricing data that challenges the preliminary findings—this is your only formal opportunity to influence the final outcome. Check /hs-codes/search to confirm your product's classification and stay compliant with the final duty rates once issued.
