US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-04-03

1) Executive Summary

This briefing covers one China-related trade remedy event published on April 3, 2026. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations involving imports of animal feed-grade l-lysine from China. The notice concerns determinations under the Tariff Act of 1930 related to alleged subsidization and sales at less-than-fair-value by Chinese exporters. The policy instruments referenced are AD and CVD mechanisms administered jointly by the ITC and the Department of Commerce.

2) Updates by Authority

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC – U.S. International Trade Commission)

Animal Feed-Grade L-Lysine — Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation (Final Phase Scheduling)

The ITC issued a notice scheduling the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 concerning imports of animal feed-grade l-lysine from China. The investigations will determine whether U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports that the Department of Commerce preliminarily found to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value. The notice outlines the procedural timeline, hearing dates, deadlines for briefs, and participation instructions for interested parties.

  • Authority: International Trade Commission
  • Policy Type: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD)
  • Event Type: Trade Remedy
  • China Indicator: Explicit (imports from China)
  • Investigation Numbers: 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 (Final)
  • Key Dates:
    • Prehearing staff report release: June 30, 2026
    • Hearing: July 14, 2026
    • Prehearing briefs due: July 7, 2026
    • Posthearing briefs and written statements due: July 22, 2026
    • Final comments due: August 13, 2026
  • Scope Summary: Covers animal feed-grade l-lysine, including lysine monohydrochloride, lysine sulfate, and liquid lysine, regardless of form or combination with other products.
  • Petitioners: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), CJ Bio America, Inc., and Evonik Corporation.
  • Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/l-lysine-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The ITC scheduled the final phase of AD/CVD investigations on Chinese-origin l-lysine used in animal feed.
  • Investigations Nos. 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 address alleged subsidies and dumping by Chinese producers.
  • The scope includes multiple chemical forms of lysine and extends to products blended or processed in third countries.
  • The ITC hearing is set for July 14, 2026, with final comments due by August 13, 2026.
  • Petitioners include ADM, CJ Bio America, and Evonik Corporation.

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