Turkey has officially retained the 22 per cent CIF anti-dumping (AD) duty on Chinese aluminium foil imports for the next five years. The decision extends trade protection measures that have been in place for more than a decade.
According to Notice No. 2026/16 issued by the Turkish Ministry of Trade on May 24, 2026, a 22 per cent duty based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) value of imports will continue to apply with immediate effect. The decision follows the conclusion of the country’s second sunset review investigation.
The duty includes unsupported sheets and strips of rolled aluminium within the thickness of 0.2 millimetres and not to be processed any further. The mentioned products fall under HS codes 7607.11 and 7607.19.
Turkey launched its first anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-origin aluminium foil imports in December 2013, citing concerns over unfair pricing practices. The original duty was imposed in July 2014 to establish a protective framework for domestic producers.
A first sunset review concluded in January 2020, with the approval for continuation of the duties. The most recent review, which began in December 2024, has now extended the measure through 2031, reaffirming the urgency for the trade remedy.
Previously in 2025, Turkey initiated an AD investigation into Chinese imports of solar panel junction boxes, sodium gluconate, and aluminium frames used in photovoltaic (PV) panels.
The extension emphasises Turkey’s steady efforts to protect its domestic aluminium foil industry from any loss caused by low-priced imports, while maintaining stability and a competitive edge within the local manufacturing sector.