US CVD Review on Turkish Aluminum Sheet: Final Rates Clarified
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to its April 9, 2026 final countervailing duty (CVD) determination on common alloy aluminum sheet from Türkiye, adding Appendix II which lists non-selected companies and their subsidy rates. The original notice inadvertently omitted this appendix. This administrative review covers the 2023 period and affects importers and producers of aluminum sheet subject to the existing CVD order.
Photo: Emir Kenter / PexelsCorrection to Turkish Aluminum Sheet CVD Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice on April 24, 2026, to its final countervailing duty administrative review for common alloy aluminum sheet from the Republic of Türkiye, originally published on April 9, 2026. The correction addresses a critical omission in the original notice.
"This notice inadvertently omitted Appendix II, which contained the names of the companies subject to the non-selected company subsidy rate."
What Was Corrected
The original April 9, 2026 notice announcing the final results of the 2023 administrative review of the CVD order on aluminum sheet from Türkiye failed to include Appendix II. This appendix is essential for importers, producers, and trade compliance professionals because it identifies which Turkish companies fall under the non-selected company subsidy rate category and the corresponding duty rates applicable to shipments from those producers.
Administrative reviews of countervailing duty orders are conducted annually to determine whether the subsidy margins have changed. Commerce typically assigns company-specific rates to firms that were reviewed, while non-selected companies receive a rate based on the average of companies under review or the all-others rate. The omission of Appendix II meant that importers could not immediately identify which producers qualified for which rates—critical information for landed cost estimation and duty liability.
Impact on Aluminum Sheet Importers
This correction affects importers of common alloy aluminum sheet classified under HS Chapter 76 (aluminum and articles thereof). Any U.S. importer sourcing aluminum sheet from Turkish suppliers needs to verify their supplier's name against the corrected Appendix II to apply the correct CVD rate when calculating duties and landed costs.
The CVD order on aluminum sheet from Türkiye remains in force, and this administrative review period covers the 2023 timeframe. Importers should use the finalized rates from this corrected notice for entries made during the 2023 review period and to inform ongoing sourcing decisions.
What this means for shippers
Accurate CVD rates are essential for calculating landed cost on Turkish aluminum imports. With Appendix II now published, verify your supplier's subsidy rate before importing. This correction ensures compliance and prevents duty miscalculations on a material input for many manufacturers.
