Commerce expands aluminum container circumvention inquiry

The US Department of Commerce opened a circumvention inquiry into disposable aluminum containers completed in Malaysia and Indonesia using Chinese-origin aluminum foil.

The inquiry will determine whether Commerce should bring those imports within the scope of antidumping and countervailing duty orders covering disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays and lids from China. The action took effect Aug. 6.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.