The Dominican Republic Initiates Safeguard Investigation into Global Imports of Sweet and Savoury Biscuits
The Dominican Republic Initiates Safeguard Investigation into Global Imports of Sweet and Savoury Biscuits
On September 19, 2025, the Dominican Republic’s The Regulatory Commission for Unfair Trade Practices and Safeguard Measures initiated a safeguard (SG) investigation into global imports of sweet and savoury biscuits. If an affirmative decision is issued in this investigation, duties may be imposed on subject U.S. exports.
What is a Safeguard (SG) investigation?
A safeguard investigation assesses whether a surge of imports is causing or threatening to cause serious injury to the domestic industry
How can I participate?
U.S. companies involved in the production, sale, or distribution of the subject goods should register as interested parties as soon as possible. Registration is the first step in protecting your rights in a foreign trade remedy proceeding. Doing so allows you to access the case records and submit information and comments, ensuring that your views are considered. Please follow the directions outlined in the Initiation Notice for instructions on how to register as interested party in this proceeding.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Interested Party Registration Deadline | October 13, 2025 |
| Appeal Deadline | November 3, 2025 |
| Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | November 10, 2025 |
| Final Determination* | September 19, 2026 |
*Estimated
Products Under Investigation
The products subject to this investigation are sweet and savory biscuits of all kinds, industrially or mass produced, made primarily from wheat and its derivatives (wheat, wheat flour, with or without gluten) and containing ingredients that are rich in fibre or fibre-based, excluding artisanal biscuits, biscuits for babies, biscuits made from cereals other than wheat and its derivatives, and energy or nutrition bars, the main ingredient of which is not roasted wheat flour or fibre. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under tariff codes 1905.31.90, 1905.32.00, 1905.90.10 and 1905.90.90
A complete description of the scope can be found on Section 2 of the Initiation Notice.
Contact Us
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade Remedy Compliance supports U.S. companies facing foreign trade remedy proceedings (antidumping duty, countervailing duty, and safeguard actions) and ensures foreign governments comply with their international trade obligations. Should you have any questions, please contact TRCS@trade.gov. For more information, visit Office of Trade Remedy Compliance.