US Department of Commerce

US sets preliminary 130.17% antidumping duty on Chinese tinplate

The US Department of Commerce issued a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination on 17 September 2026 against tinplate imports from China, finding a dumping margin of 136.52% for Chinese exporters and producers. After offsetting for subsidies, the cash deposit rate is set at 130.17%. The determination was reached using adverse facts available because the companies involved did not respond to the investigation.

Why this mattersA duty of this size effectively removes Chinese tinplate from the US market, raising input costs for domestic can and metal packaging makers reliant on tinplate feedstock.

• US Department of Commerce notice dated 17 September 2026.
• Preliminary dumping margin of 136.52% found for Chinese tinplate exporters/producers.
• Cash deposit rate set at 130.17% after subsidy offset.
• Determination based on adverse facts available due to non-response by the companies involved.
• Covered products classified under US HS codes including 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 7212.10.0000 and 7226.99.0180.

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