Malaysia Fatty Acids Ruled Unfairly Cheap in U.S. Market Probe
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that certain fatty acids from Malaysia are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than fair prices. This means importers and sellers of these fatty acids might face new rules and extra costs soon. The final decision is delayed, and temporary measures to protect U.S. businesses are extended while the investigation continues.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Immediate Cash Deposits on Malaysian Fatty Acids
Starting on September 22, 2026, U.S. Customs will suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for imports of the covered Malaysian fatty acids. The preliminary cash-deposit rates are 4.46% for Evyap Sabun Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., 7.06% for Palm-Oleo (and related entities), and 5.22% for all other producers/exporters.
Provisional Measures Extended to Six Months
Commerce extended provisional measures from four months to a period not greater than six months and postponed the final determination. Commerce will make its final decision no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination.
Cash Deposits May Be Adjusted For Export Subsidies
Commerce will adjust antidumping cash deposit rates by the amount of any countervailed export subsidies in a companion countervailing duty (CVD) proceeding while CVD provisional measures are in effect. If CVD provisional measures expire before the antidumping provisional measures, Customs will collect antidumping cash deposits without that subsidy offset.
Which Fatty Acids Are Covered
The investigation covers certain fatty acids from Malaysia with carbon chain lengths of C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, or C18, an iodine value below 105 g/100 g, and a free fatty acids to triglycerides ratio (degree of split) of at least 97 percent. The scope description lists additional physical forms, common names, and HTSUS subheadings used for customs classification.
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