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
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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.
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