The US maintains anti-dumping tariff on aluminum from CBA.
The Department of Commerce concluded that the company sold 18,74% below the reference value.
247 - The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to maintain the antidumping tariff applied to aluminum products from Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), a measure that has been in effect since 2021. This information was released by Broadcast, the real-time news service of Grupo Estado, which highlighted that the most recent review analyzed the period from 2022 to 2023.
According to the US agency, CBA allegedly sold its aluminum sheets at a price 18,74% lower than what is considered "fair." The mechanism specifically targets aluminum sheets with a thickness equal to or less than 0,2 millimeters. According to experts consulted by Broadcast, reviews of this type rarely result in the suspension or relaxation of measures already applied, which reinforces the maintenance of the tariff against the Brazilian company.
Limited impact on the market
Despite the United States' decision, the impact on CBA's business is likely to be limited. Data released by the company itself in March of this year shows that 88% of its revenue is generated in the domestic market. Only about 10% of production is destined for export, and only 3% of that volume goes to the North American market.
Contacted for comment on the updated anti-dumping measure, CBA declined to comment before publication.
Tariffs originating from the Biden administration
Anti-dumping tariffs against Brazilian aluminum sheets up to 0,2 millimeters thick were imposed in November 2021, after the U.S. Department of Commerce concluded an investigation into dumping practices and the International Trade Commission confirmed harm to the domestic industry. The measure also affected exporters from countries such as Armenia, Oman, Russia, and Turkey.
Since then, the mechanism has undergone annual reviews. In June 2024, the Department of Commerce confirmed, in the final result of the 2021–2022 administrative review, that there was evidence of sales below the reference value. In December of the same year, the preliminary assessment for 2022–2023 reached the same conclusion, consolidating the continuation of the surcharges.
Currently, in 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump maintains the trade defense policy in effect.
