ITC Yawns at Chinese L-Lysine Trade Drama
Published Date: 9/8/2026
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U.S. Producers Found Injured by Chinese Lysine
On September 2, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of L-lysine from China. Commerce had found those imports were sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized; the product is listed under HTSUS subheading 2922.41.00 and the investigations were instituted May 28, 2025.
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