USITC Revises Schedule for Monosodium Glutamate Investigation

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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has released a revised schedule for its investigation related to monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China and Indonesia.

The investigation numbers are 731-TA-1229-1230 and are part of the second review process.

The changes were made because a lapse in appropriations caused the Commission to stop its operations for a time.

Responses to the notice of institution are now due by December 17, 2025.

Comments on the adequacy of those responses, and on whether the Commission should conduct an expedited or a full review, are due by January 27, 2026.

If anyone, such as industrial users or representative consumer organizations, wishes to participate as a party, the deadline to file an entry of appearance, which was originally set for 21 days after publication on October 1, 2025, has been extended by 47 days.

For more information, the public can contact Rachel Devenney at the USITC.

The public record for the proceeding can be viewed online at https://edis.usitc.gov.

The investigation is under the authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and follows the Commission’s rules for such proceedings.

This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on December 1, 2025.

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