- Effective Date: Nov 04, 2021
1. On 09/24/2026, Commerce issued a preliminary scope ruling that aluminum composite panels that consist of a low-density polyethylene core sandwiched and permanently bonded between two aluminum sheets, with a thickness greater than 0.2 mm, manufactured from 1100 alloy produced and exported by Shanghai Alumetal Decorative Material Co., Ltd. (Alumetal) (inquiry merchandise) are covered by the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from the People's Republic of China (China) (A-570-073, C-570-074).
2.
Specifically, Commerce preliminarily determined that the inquiry merchandise is covered by the scope of the orders because the inquiry merchandise is manufactured from 1XXX series alloy and is cut to length, as specified in the scope.
Furthermore, both the inquiry merchandise and the cumulative aluminum skins comprising the inquiry merchandise fall within the range of thickness specified in the scope language.
3.
This preliminary scope ruling is applicable only to merchandise produced and exported by Alumetal.
4.
Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of inquiry merchandise that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation in accordance with message 5112401, dated 04/22/2025.
5.
For all entries of the inquiry merchandise not already subject to the suspension of liquidation, CBP should suspend liquidation of:
(i) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 04/14/2025, and (ii) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 11/04/2021.
CBP shall require, for such entries, a cash deposit at the applicable rate(s) in effect on the date of entry.
6.
Entries of products covered by paragraphs 4 and 5 should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued.
Any such entries that are set for liquidation must be unset immediately.
7.
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(l)(5), this instruction does not affect or otherwise limit CBP's independent authority to take any additional action with respect to the suspension of liquidation or related measures.
8.
If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0984.
CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only.
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9.
There are no restrictions on the release of this information.
Alexander Amdur