hs change Published 2026-02-02

Fatty Acids From Indonesia and Malaysia; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

Origins: MY,ID

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has begun preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia, which could eventually lead to added duties on these imports.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission instituted preliminary phase AD/CVD investigations (Nos. 701-TA-785-786 and 731-TA-1773-1774) to determine whether U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by those governments. The notice states a preliminary determination is due by March 16, 2026, with views transmitted to Commerce by March 23, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice names fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia. It cites HTS subheadings 2915.70.01, 2915.90.10, 2916.15.10, 2916.15.51, 3823.11.00, 3823.12.00, 3823.19.20, and 3823.19.40.

What to review:
- Review whether your imports fall under any of the cited HTS subheadings and originate in Indonesia or Malaysia.
- Confirm with your broker how these investigations may affect your product and future entries.
- Check the noted timeline dates and monitor for any preliminary or final determinations.
- Review your product classifications and country-of-origin documentation for accuracy.

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-785-786 and 731-TA-1773- 1774 (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 fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia, provided for in subheadings 2915.70.01, 2915.90.10, 2916.15.10, 2916.15.51, 3823.11.00, 3823.12.00, 3823.19.20, and 3823.19.40 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 Governments of Indonesia and Malaysia. 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 March 16, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by March 23, 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.