On September 28, 2023, Eastman Kodak Company, the Petitioner, filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan. Additionally, it called for the imposition of countervailing duties on the same goods originating from China.
Antidumping duties are additional tariffs imposed by the importing country on goods that are produced cheaply overseas, often below fair market value, in efforts to protect local industries. Countervailing duties, on the other hand, are trade import duties imposed to neutralize negative effects of subsidies provided by the exporting nation, aiming at preventing potential harm to domestic industries.
The Petitioner’s request, if successful, would increase the cost of importing Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from the named nations, which could significantly impact businesses that rely on these imports. It reflects the broader global issues related to trade practices, specifically in the printing industry.
For corporations and law firms working in the sector or with clients who may be affected, understanding the potential impact of this petition is crucial. This could span from procurement decisions, supply chain adjustments, pricing strategies, to potential legal actions if the petition moves forward.
While the specifics of the petition are yet to be disclosed, its filing signifies the ongoing challenges that domestic industries face from international trade practices. However, the outcome remains uncertain, pending further investigations.
Further information and updates can be obtained from the official filing notification available at
Husch Blackwell LLP’s report.