Hindalco Succeeds in ADD on Al Foil from China, but Ten Varieties Excluded

[DGTR Preliminary Findings Notification Case No. AD(OI)-31/2023 dated 28.08.2024]

** Excluding the following (Non covered in ADD)

i. Aluminium foil below 5.5 microns from China PR for non-capacitor applications- ‘Aluminium foil for capacitors applications' below 5.5 microns is within the scope of the product under consideration. This was specifically excluded in the anti-dumping duty investigation conducted on "aluminium foil 80 microns and below originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia."

ii. Ultra-Light Gauge Converted foil meant for use in insulation, spices packing' thermal fluid lines covering and tea bags application - Ultra Light Gauge Converted foil is an aluminium foil having thickness of 5.5 micron to 7 micron which is backed with kraft paper and scrim, or glass cloth, whether plain or printed for use in insulation, spices packing, thermal fluid lines covering and tea bags application.

iii. Etched or formed aluminium foils meant for Electrolytic Capacitor - Etched or formed aluminium foils is aluminium foil meant to be used in the manufacture of Electrolytic Capacitor

iv. Aluminium composite panel meant for facade cladding and signage applications – Aluminium composite panel is a non-aluminium core (often PE) bonded between two thin layers of aluminium, for use in facade cladding and signage.

v. Clad with compatible non clad aluminium foil - Clad with compatible non clad aluminium foil is a corrosion-resistant aluminium sheet formed from aluminium surface layers metallurgically bonded to high-strength aluminium alloy core material for use in engine cooling and air conditioner systems in automotive industry and industrial applications; such as radiator, condenser, evaporator, intercooler, oil cooler and heater.

vi. Aluminium foil for beer bottle - aluminium foil of 10.5 micron with rough surface and perforated whether printed or not; to be used in beer bottle.

vii. Aluminium- manganese- silicon based and/ or clad aluminium- manganese silicon-based alloys, whether clad or unclad- with post brazing yield strength greater than 35 MPA, falling under tariff heading 7607 and 7606, for use in heat exchangers including radiators, charge air coolers, condensers, oil coolers, heater cores, evaporators, heat ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and parts thereof.

viii. Adhesive tapes

ix. Colour coated aluminium foil-either one side or both sides, irrespective of colour, shape or coating.

x. Polyurethane coated aluminium foil- either one side or both sides, irrespective of colour, shape, or coating.