Monosodium Glutamate From China and Indonesia

Brief takeaway: The ITC is continuing its review of antidumping/countervailing duty orders on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China and Indonesia, which may keep existing duties on this product in place.

What changed: According to the notice, the International Trade Commission is addressing the antidumping and/or countervailing duty orders covering monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia. The notice concerns the status of these orders; specific outcomes, rates, and effective dates are not detailed in the text provided.

Who's affected: The notice names monosodium glutamate (MSG) as the covered product and cites China and Indonesia as the countries of origin at issue. Specific HTS codes are not stated in the provided text, so the exact tariff classifications should be confirmed separately.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported product is monosodium glutamate sourced from China or Indonesia and may fall within the scope of these orders.
- Confirm with your customs broker the specific HTS classification and any associated antidumping/countervailing duty case numbers.
- Check the full Federal Register notice for the current status of the orders and any applicable deadlines or effective dates.
- Confirm whether any duty deposit rates or reporting requirements may apply to your shipments.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.