U.S. Probes Subsidized Fatty Acids from Indonesia and Malaysia
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is starting investigations into special taxes on fatty acids imported from Indonesia and Malaysia because a U.S. company says these imports get unfair government help. This could lead to extra fees on these imports, helping American producers compete better. The investigation began on March 9, 2026, and could affect prices and trade soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
U.S. Opens Duty Investigations
If you import or sell certain fatty acids from Indonesia or Malaysia, the U.S. Department of Commerce started countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on March 9, 2026. The period of investigation (POI) covers January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and Commerce expects to issue preliminary determinations no later than 65 days after initiation.
Company-Specific Subsidy Reviews Possible
Commerce will calculate company-specific subsidy rates and may select mandatory respondents from among the listed exporters if there are many companies. The petitioner identified 23 companies in Indonesia and 16 companies in Malaysia, and Commerce said it found sufficient information to initiate investigations on 16 programs for Indonesia and 18 programs for Malaysia.
Which Fatty Acids Are Covered
The investigations cover fatty acids with carbon chain lengths C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, or C18 with an iodine value below 105 g/100 g and a degree of split (DoS) of at least 97 percent. The notice lists specific HTSUS subheadings (for example, 2915.70.0110 and others) and excludes certain products such as fatty acids that are 90% or more C6–C10 by weight.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-10248 — Chromium Trioxide From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from India is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from India might face extra duties soon, but the final decision is delayed to gather more info. These changes could affect prices and trade starting from May 22, 2026.
2026-10344 — Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed certain superabsorbent polymers from South Korea for the year ending November 2024 and found that LG Chem didn’t sell these products at unfairly low prices. This means no extra duties will be charged for now, but the Commerce Department is still open to comments before finalizing. Importers, exporters, and manufacturers should keep an eye on updates as this could affect trade and pricing.
2026-10342 — Unwrought Palladium from the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duy Determination
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided that Russian producers of unwrought palladium are getting unfair government help, so they’re adding extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these imports starting May 22, 2026. This affects companies buying palladium from Russia, making those imports more expensive to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. The move follows a full review of evidence from 2024 and responses from both sides.
2026-10343 — Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Poland: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Okechamp, a Polish mushroom seller, sold preserved mushrooms in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from late 2022 to April 2024. Because of this, certain extra duties will apply to their imports starting May 22, 2026. This decision affects Okechamp and helps protect U.S. mushroom sellers from unfair competition.
2026-10249 — Chromium Trioxide From the Republic of Türkiye: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from Türkiye is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from Türkiye might face extra duties soon to keep things fair for American businesses. The investigation covers sales from July 2024 to June 2025, and people can still share their thoughts before the final decision.
2026-10051 — Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that two UAE companies sold steel nails in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from May 2023 to April 2024. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their imports starting May 20, 2026. This means these companies will pay more when selling nails in the U.S., helping American businesses compete fairly.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-04944 — Certain Fatty Acids From Indonesia and Malaysia: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations
The U.S. is starting investigations into whether fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia are being sold here at unfairly low prices. This move could lead to extra taxes on these imports, helping American producers like Vantage Specialty Chemicals compete fairly. The investigation kicked off on March 9, 2026, so importers and sellers should watch for updates that might affect costs and trade rules soon.
Next: 2026-04946 — Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Bulgaria: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
The U.S. government found that steel bars from Bulgaria are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair price. This means importers from Bulgaria might face extra duties soon, but the final decision is delayed to give everyone more time to weigh in. These changes could affect prices and trade starting from March 2026.