Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Erythritol from China
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Erythritol from the People’s Republic of China.
On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of erythritol from the People’s Republic of China. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigation of erythritol from China.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd. | 3.29 |
| Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | 3.49 |
| All Others | 3.47 |
*Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| EVENT | CVD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | December 13, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | January 2, 2025 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | January 27, 2025 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | March 12, 2025 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | September 24, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations* | November 10, 2025*** |
| Issuance of Orders** | November 17, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
*** If a deadline falls on a weekend of Federal Holiday, the deadline falls to the next business day.
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 34,199,404 | 22,403,423 | 17, 249, 522 |
| Value (USD) | $102,585,813 | $55,396,921 | $27,215,940 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2905.49.4000).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Cargill, Incorporated (Wayzata, MN).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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 the following case numbers:
Trading Partner Countervailing Duty Case Number China C-570-193 - For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 736 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.