CAAS aluminum sheet: ITC schedules full sunset reviews

The U.S. International Trade Commission schedules full five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet (CAAS) from Bahrain, India, and Turkey, and revocation of antidumping duty orders on CAAS from Bahrain, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey, would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time (91 FR 65253-65254; FR Doc. 2026-20904), published October 14, 2026. The DATES line is October 7, 2026. The Commission extends the review period by up to 90 days. The notice was issued October 8, 2026.

Full CAAS sunset reviews are scheduled: hearing March 18, 2027; entry of appearance due 45 days after publication (by our count from Oct 14, 2026 that date is Saturday, November 28, 2026, so under 19 CFR 201.14 it moves to Monday, November 30, 2026).

Background

On June 5, 2026, the Commission determined that responses to its notice of institution were such that full reviews should proceed (91 FR 35706, June 12, 2026). Full reviews are scheduled under 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5). Investigation Nos. 701-TA-639, 641-642 and 731-TA-1475-1479, 1481-1483, 1485-1492 (Review). The Commission determined the reviews are extraordinarily complicated and therefore extends the review period by up to 90 days under 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). Contact listed in the notice: Julie Duffy, Office of Investigations. Docket materials are on EDIS. (The Federal Register summary uses both "CAAS" and a typographical "CASS" in one place; this article uses common alloy aluminum sheet (CAAS) and the country lists from the notice body.)

Schedule milestones

Persons wishing to participate as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary by 45 days after publication of this notice. A party that already filed after the notice of institution need not file again. Filings are electronic via EDIS only; no in-person paper filings until further notice. BPI under APO follows the same 45-day application window for authorized applicants who are interested parties.

Action items

• Calendar appearance and brief deadlines if you intend to participate as a party (entry of appearance by Nov 30, 2026 after the 19 CFR 201.14 weekend roll from Sat Nov 28, by our count from the Oct 14 publication date).
• CAAS importers, exporters, and industrial users from the listed countries should track the hearing (Mar 18, 2027) and briefing calendar.
• Brokers should flag CAAS AD/CVD order coverage when advising clients on sunset risk; orders remain in place during the reviews.

This article is for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Drawback eligibility depends on your specific facts, and final refunds are determined by CBP at liquidation. Consult a licensed customs broker or attorney for your situation.