hs change Published 2026-01-06

Fresh Winter Strawberries From Mexico; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigation and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigation

Origins: MX

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has started a preliminary antidumping investigation into fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which could eventually lead to added duties on those imports.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission instituted preliminary phase antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1770 to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico alleged to be sold at less than fair value. The notice states the Commission must reach its preliminary determination by February 17, 2026, and transmit its views to Commerce by February 24, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice names fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, provided for in HTS subheading 0810.10.40. The origin cited is Mexico.

What to review:
- Review whether any of your imports fall under HTS subheading 0810.10.40 for fresh winter strawberries from Mexico.
- Confirm with your customs broker whether this preliminary investigation may be relevant to your sourcing.
- Check the ITC and Commerce dockets for developments, including the preliminary determination expected around February 17, 2026.
- Confirm timelines and any future reporting or duty-deposit obligations with a licensed customs broker as the investigation progresses.

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 an investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1770 (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 fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, provided for in subheading 0810.10.40 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by February 17, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by February 24, 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.