• Effective Date: Oct 02, 2026
1. On 10/02/2026, Commerce issued a final scope ruling that aluminum composite panels, consisting of a thermoplastic core positioned between two aluminum alloy sheets, imported by Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited, are covered by the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum sheet from the People's Republic of China (A-570-073 and C-570-074). 2. Specifically, Commerce determined that aluminum composite panels imported by Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited are covered by the scope of the orders because the aluminum sheet within the aluminum composite panels meets the alloy and dimension parameters defined in the scope, regardless of the presence of a plastic core. 3. This final scope ruling is applicable only to merchandise imported by Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited. 4a. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of aluminum composite panels imported by Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum sheet from the People's Republic of China at the cash deposit rate(s) in effect on the date of entry in accordance with message 5328402 dated 11/24/2025. 4b. For all entries of aluminum composite panels imported by Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited not already subject to the suspension of liquidation, CBP should suspend liquidation of: (i) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 09/29/2025, and (ii) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 11/04/2021.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. 5. Entries of products covered by paragraph 4 should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued. 6. 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. 7. 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. (This message was generated by OVI: RH.) 8. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur