Fair Trade Matters
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has led the U.S. aluminum extrusion industry in achieving level competition by winning tariff protection that offsets unfair trade practices of extruders/importers of aluminum profiles produced in China. Our efforts have been of enormous value to domestic extruders and suppliers. They may have saved our industry. Conservatively, AEC estimates 1.2 billion pounds per year of extrusions are being produced in the U. S. that would have otherwise been lost to China.
Scope of the Aluminum Extrusion Orders
Scope of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Orders on Aluminum Extrusions from China
The merchandise covered by the AD and CDV orders on aluminum extrusions from China is broad. This document provides an overview regarding what is covered, including a list of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes of the United States.
Talking Points on AD & CVD Orders on Aluminum Extrusions from China
A quick overview of that outlines the scope of the orders, who is responsible for declaring entries of product subject to the duties, and what merchandise would or would not apply to products under the Aluminum Section 232 duties.
Infographic: Scope of the AD/CVD Orders on Aluminum Extrusions from China
The image provides a snapshot of the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum extrusions from China, including what is covered, the typical rates and more. For detailed information review the documents above.
Latest Fair Trade News
2024
- September 11, 2024
First Results Announced on 232 Tariff Exclusion Requests - August 27, 2024
AEC Applauds the Department of Finance Canada for Implementing Measures to Protect Canadian Workers - July 10, 2024
AEC Applauds the Biden Administration for "Smelt and Cast" Trade Rules - June 27, 2024
Fair Trade Webinar: 232 Exclusion Objection Process - May 24, 2024
AEC Applauds Administration's Decision - Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs - May 22, 2024
Revisions of the Section 232 Aluminum Tariff Process - May 13, 2024
Mexico Walks Back Aluminum Tariff - May 2, 2024
Commerce Department Announces Affirmative Preliminary Dumping Determinations on Imports of Aluminum Extrusions from 14 Countries - April 23, 2024
Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) Disappointed in Mexican Tariff Announcement - April 9, 2024
AEC responds to The Aluminum Association's call for the establishment of a North American Aluminum Trade Committee - March 5, 2024
Commerce Department Announces Affirmative Preliminary Subsidy Determinations on Imports of Aluminum Extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey
2023
- November 20, 2023
Aluminum Extruders Council Responds to The Aluminum Association's Press Release on Trade - November 17, 2023
International Trade Commission Makes Affirmative Preliminary Determination in Trade Cases on Aluminum Extrusions - October 31, 2023
U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition Testifies at USITC Preliminary Conference and Initiation of DOC's CVD Investigation - October 4, 2023
U.S. Aluminum Extruders File Historic Trade Case - June 8, 2023
The AEC Asks DOC to Reform its Tariff Exclusion Process for U.S. Aluminum Extrusion Products - February 27, 2023
Biden Administration Imposes 200% Tariff on Russian Aluminum Imports - January 30, 2023
Department of Labor Offers Relief for Laid Off Employees
Aluminum Tariffs Exclusion Process
AEC recently conducted a webinar to update members and their customers on the exclusion process for the 10% tariff on aluminum imports. Watch this webinar to learn about the process.
Fair Trade Tour
U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) visited AEC member company Pennex Aluminum in Leetonia, Ohio for a plant tour and to talk about aluminum industry fair trade.
Industry Announcement
In January 2017, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the United States has launched a new trade enforcement complaint against the People’s Republic of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s subsidies to certain producers of primary aluminum.
Your Support is Vital
The fight for ensuring level competition and fair trade has been a long and expensive endeavor. The financial support for this effort has mainly been funded by U.S. AEC members through donations and special assessment dues.
The work AEC is doing to ensure free and fair trade throughout the aluminum extrusion industry should be everyone's concern. Interested in providing your support? Download our Pledge Form to learn how you can help!
Fair Trade Resources
Visit the Fair Trade Members-Only page to find information and resources pertaining to the Aluminum Extrusion China trade case available only to AEC members.
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AEC Shaping Solutions Together Blog
The AEC Blog includes timely and relevant posts regarding the AEC Fair Trade Initiative initiative composed by extrusion industry leaders. These posts provide a unique perspective and a more personalized message on the importance of this campaign. To view the blog in its entirety, please visit http://aluminumextruderscouncil.blogspot.com/
Ducker Worldwide Study
Ducker Worldwide, an independent consulting and research firm conducted a study on behalf of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and released in December 2014 that focused on identifying the benefits from and future risks to the U.S. Aluminum Extrusion market’s trade case against the People’s Republic of China. This revealing report indicates that up to 20% of the U.S. extrusion market has returned to domestic producers. Furthermore, the study examines future success based on the domestic industry’s defense of the Department of Commerce’s trade orders. The report answers such questions as:
- Which end use categories were hardest hit?
- Which end use categories are vulnerable to extruders if duties should decrease?
- What is the relationship between tariff rates on Chinese extrusions and market share penetration in the U.S. market?
Note: you must be an AEC member to view and download the report
Court of International Trade Curtain Wall Decision (December 11, 2017)
A decision was rendered in the scope determination for the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum extrusions from the People's Republic of China related to curtain wall units.
Judge Orders Liquidation of Curtain Wall Units
The judge has directed the U.S. Department of Customs to liquidate Yuanda, Jangho, and Permasteelisa’s entries of curtain wall units.
Current Import Tariffs
The following documents provide links to the Federal Register with the latest information on anti-dumping and countervailing duties rates for imports of aluminum extrusions from the Peoples Republic of China.