U.S. Trade Commission Sets Schedule for Final Phase of Erythritol Imports Investigation
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What Is the Investigation About?
The USITC is looking into whether U.S. industry is being hurt by erythritol imports from China. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol often used as a sweetener. The U.S. Department of Commerce found that erythritol from China may be sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices and might be getting subsidies from the Chinese government.
Why Is This Happening?
These investigations started with petitions filed on December 13, 2024, by Cargill, Incorporated. Cargill believes that the imports from China are being sold at prices below fair value and that Chinese exporters are receiving government help. The main question is whether U.S. companies that produce erythritol are being harmed or facing a threat from these imports.
What Products Are Included?
Erythritol, with the chemical formula C4H10O4 and CAS number 149-32-6, is covered under this investigation. It is included even if it is in different forms—like crystals or powder—or is labeled organic. Erythritol is used as a sweetener in foods, drinks, and other items.
How Does the Investigation Work?
- The investigation follows the rules set by the Tariff Act of 1930.
- The Commission will decide if the imports are causing actual harm or a threat of harm to the U.S. industry.
- If harm is found, it may lead to new duties on erythritol imports from China.
Important Dates and Information
- July 16, 2025: Start date for this phase of the investigation.
- November 17, 2025: The staff report will be released to authorized parties in a non-public version. The public version will come later.
- November 24, 2025: Deadline for prehearing briefs.
- November 25, 2025: Deadline to request to appear at the hearing.
- December 1, 2025: Prehearing conference at 9:30 a.m.; written testimony and presentation slides are due by noon.
- December 2, 2025: The official hearing begins at 9:30 a.m.
- December 9, 2025: Deadline for posthearing briefs and for anyone else to submit comments.
- December 22, 2025: All new information will be made available to the parties.
- December 24, 2025: Final comments on new information are due.
How Can People Take Part?
Anyone who wants to take part in the final phase must file an appearance with the Secretary to the Commission. They have to do this no later than 21 days before the hearing. Only electronic filings are accepted using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Interested parties can also get access to certain confidential information if they apply on time. The rules for handling and sharing this information are strict, and all participants must follow them.
Public Participation
- Organizations, companies, and even people who use erythritol may take part.
- Comments or statements can be sent to the Commission on or before December 9, 2025.
- Final comments on information shared by the Commission are due December 24, 2025.
Rules and Contact Information
The investigation will follow USITC’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. For details, participants can check the USITC website or call Celia Feldpausch at (202) 205-2387. All procedures and deadlines must be followed closely.
The notice was ordered by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, and published on August 1, 2025.
For more information and updates, visit https://www.usitc.gov.
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