hs change Published 2026-06-29

Choline Salts From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

Origins: CN

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into certain choline salts from China, which could eventually lead to added duties on those imports.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission instituted preliminary phase AD/CVD investigations (Nos. 701-TA-798 and 731-TA-1794) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of certain choline salts from China alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. The notice states the Commission must reach a preliminary determination by August 10, 2026, and transmit its views to Commerce by August 17, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice names certain choline salts from China, provided for in HTS subheading 2923.10.00, with the country of origin cited as China (CN).

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the choline salts described and HTS subheading 2923.10.00 cited in the notice.
- Confirm the country of origin of your goods with your broker, since the notice targets products from China.
- Check the preliminary determination timeline (by August 10, 2026) and monitor for any subsequent Commerce and ITC actions.
- Confirm with your licensed customs broker whether potential future AD/CVD duties may affect your entries and sourcing plans.

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

Official notice

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-798 and 731-TA-1794 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of certain choline salts from China, provided for in subheading 2923.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by August 10, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by August 17, 2026.

Source: Federal Register · International Trade Commission · Read the official notice ↗

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.