US finds countervailable subsidies in Turkish aluminum foil
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined on May 6, 2026, that producers and exporters of certain aluminum foil from Türkiye received countervailable subsidies during the 2023 calendar year. The agency is conducting a countervailing duty administrative review for the period January 1–December 31, 2023, and has rescinded the review in part for one company. Commerce has invited interested parties to submit comments on these preliminary results before issuing final determinations. This preliminary finding could result in countervailing duties being imposed on Turkish aluminum foil shipments to the United States, affecting shippers and importers of the product.
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On May 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary results in a countervailing duty administrative review determining that producers and exporters of certain aluminum foil from the Republic of Türkiye received countervailable subsidies.
Review Details
The period of review (POR) covers January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. According to the Federal Register notice, Commerce has preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies were provided to the subject aluminum foil manufacturers and exporters. Additionally, Commerce is rescinding the review, in part, with respect to one company, meaning that particular company is being excluded from further review proceedings.
Who Is Affected
This preliminary determination affects:
- Exporters and producers of certain aluminum foil from Türkiye
- U.S. importers of Turkish aluminum foil, who may face countervailing duties
- Shippers and freight forwarders handling aluminum foil trade between Türkiye and the United States
Aluminum foil falls under HS Chapter 76 (Aluminum and articles thereof). Importers currently purchasing from Turkish suppliers should monitor developments closely, as duties could be assessed retroactively or prospectively depending on the final determination.
Next Steps
Commerce has invited interested parties—including foreign governments, domestic producers, importers, and exporters—to submit comments on these preliminary results. The preliminary determination is the first step in the administrative review process; a final determination will follow after the comment period closes and Commerce completes its analysis. The final results will establish the countervailing duty rate(s) applicable to subject merchandise from Türkiye.
What this means for shippers
Importers sourcing aluminum foil from Türkiye must prepare for potential countervailing duties. File comments if you have information on the subsidies or company exclusions; obtain updated landed-cost estimates immediately to factor in preliminary duty exposure. Monitor the Federal Register for the final determination, which typically follows within several months and will establish binding rates. Failure to adjust pricing or sourcing decisions now could result in unexpected duty costs on in-transit or warehoused inventory.
