Commerce Clears Chinese Citric Acid of Dumping Charges
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed sales of citric acid and certain citrate salts from China between May 2023 and April 2024 and found that the Chinese companies did not sell these products at unfairly low prices. This means no extra duties will be charged for this period. The decision is official as of March 24, 2026, keeping trade fair and steady for U.S. buyers and sellers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
China-Wide Rate Remains 156.87%
Commerce confirmed that the weighted-average dumping margin for the China-wide entity remains 156.87 percent. Chinese exporters of citric acid that have not been found entitled to a separate rate will continue to face a 156.87 percent cash deposit rate on entries.
RZBC Imports: No Antidumping Duties
Commerce found that RZBC did not dump citric acid in the U.S. for the period May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024. As of March 24, 2026, entries covered by this review for RZBC have a 0.00 percent assessment rate and Commerce intends to instruct Customs to liquidate those entries without regard to antidumping duties.
Non‑Chinese Exporters May Inherit Chinese Rates
For non-Chinese exporters of citric acid that have not received their own separate rate, Commerce will apply the cash deposit rate of the Chinese exporter that supplied them. This rule takes effect upon publication of the final results.
Importer Certificate Requirement Reminder
Importers must file a certificate regarding reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties before liquidation of relevant entries for the period under review. If an importer does not file the certificate, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and assess double antidumping duties or increase duties by the amount of countervailing duties.
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