A new anti-dumping and countervailing case was filed on Erythritol from China by Cargill, the sole U.S. producer of Erythritol.
Full list of exporters here. Full list of importers here.
Background on AD/CVD Investigations
Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent.
Scope of the Investigation
The product is generally described as: Erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol, commonly referred to as a polyol, typically produced by the fermentation of glucose using
enzymes and yeast or yeast-like fungi (though the scope includes erythritol produced using
any other feedstock or organism). Erythritol typically appears as a white crystalline, odorless product that rapidly dissolves in water. While erythritol is typically produced in the crystalline form or as a fine powder or in directly compressible form, the scope of these investigations covers all physical forms and grades of erythritol.
Full scope here.
Next Steps
The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate the investigations within 20 days. The USITC will reach a preliminary determination of material injury or threat of material injury within 45 days.
As with any proceeding, participation is very important to protect your rights. We urge anyone who imports Erythritol to pay close attention to this case and to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to mitigate any damage.
AD/CVD investigations can result in determinations adverse to respondent interests for years that could effectively prohibit access to the U.S. market. Failure to effectively participate in investigations can put exporters and importers at a significant disadvantage.
Diaz Trade Law will continue to monitor this case and share updates.
For more information or questions get in touch with us at 305-456-3830 or info@diaztradelaw.com.
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