Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation of Fresh Strawberries from Mexico
Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation of Fresh Winter Strawberries from Mexico
On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of an antidumping duty (AD) investigation of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico.
Alleged Dumping Margin
| Trading Partner | Dumping Margin (percent) |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 18.32 |
Import Statistics
| Mexico | Nov 2022 - March 2023 | Nov 2023 - March 2024 | Nov 2024 - March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 188,526,684 | 193,977,343 | 200,649,474 |
| Value (USD) | $927,076,099 | $926,377,964 | $933,010,443 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 0810.10.4010 and 0810.10.4090). As of December 29, 2023, these HTSUS subheadings were no longer applicable and HTSUS subheadings 0810.10.4020; 0810.10.4040; 0810.10.4060; 0810.10.4080 cover subject merchandise.
Next Steps
- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is currently scheduled to issue its preliminary determination by March 6, 2026. For more information related to the ITC’s timeline, please refer to the ITC’s calendar.
- If the ITC issues an affirmative preliminary determination, Commerce is scheduled to announce its preliminary determination on June 29, 2026. Commerce’s deadline may be extended in accordance with the statute.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is the Strawberry Growers for Free Trade, whose members consist of Astin Strawberry Exchange (Plant City, FL); BBI Produce, Inc. dba Berry Boss (Dover, FL); Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services (Tallahassee, FL); Grimes Produce Company (Plant City, FL); Mathis Farms (Plant City, FL); Simmons Farms, Inc. (Plant City, FL); Sizemore Farms, Inc. (Plant City, FL); Sweet Life Farms (Plant City, FL); Ultra Farms (Wimauma, FL); and Florida Strawberry Growers Association (Dover, FL).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case number A-201-869.
- To date, Commerce maintains 808 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.