ITC Shifts Schedule for Fatty Acids Import Probes
Published Date: 2/17/2026
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is updating the timeline for investigating fatty acids imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. This change happens because the Department of Commerce pushed back its decision deadline from February 17 to March 9, 2026. Businesses involved should watch for new dates since this could affect trade rules and costs soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Investigation Timeline Delayed to March 9
The Department of Commerce extended its initiation determination deadline from February 17, 2026 to March 9, 2026, and the U.S. International Trade Commission revised its schedule to match. If you are a business involved with fatty acids imported from Indonesia or Malaysia, watch for new dates because this delay could affect when trade rules or duties are decided and when any related costs become clear.
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