USITC Continues Investigations on Citric Acid from Canada and India

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Filed March 6th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to continue investigations into citric acid and certain citrate salts imported from Canada and India. The USITC found a reasonable indication that U.S. industries are materially injured by these imports, which are allegedly sold below fair value and subsidized by their governments.

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What changed

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined there is a reasonable indication that U.S. industries are materially injured by imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and India. This affirmative determination means the U.S. Department of Commerce will proceed with its investigations into allegations of less than fair value sales and government subsidies. The investigations are identified under Inv. Nos. 701-TA-783-784 and 731-TA-1771-1772.

This decision signifies a continuation of the trade remedy process. Companies involved in the import or domestic production of citric acid and related salts should monitor the ongoing Department of Commerce investigations. While no immediate compliance actions are mandated by this USITC decision, the next phase by the Department of Commerce could lead to the imposition of duties if unfair trade practices are confirmed. The USITC's full report is expected by April 13, 2026.

What to do next

Monitor Department of Commerce investigations into citric acid imports from Canada and India.
Review internal import and pricing data for citric acid and related salts.

Penalties

Potential imposition of duties if unfair trade practices are confirmed by the Department of Commerce.

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USITC Votes To Continue Investigations On Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Canada and India

March 6, 2026
News Release 26 - 039
Inv. No(s).

  701-TA-783-784,

  and 731-TA-1771-1772

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819 USITC Votes To Continue Investigations On Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Canada and India

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and India that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Canada and India.

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and India.

The Commission’s public report, Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Canada and India (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-783-784 and 731-TA-1771-1772 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5716, March 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by April 13, 2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.