U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Glycerol Esters of Rosin Imports

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On December 9, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it has received a complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Glycerol Esters of Rosin and Packaging Thereof, DN 3864.”

The complaint was filed by T&R Chemicals, Inc. on December 4, 2025. The USITC is asking for comments about public interest concerns related to this complaint.

The complaint says companies may have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This law deals with unfair imports into the United States. The companies named in the complaint are Caragum International from France, and Kemi Pine Rosins Portugal S.A. from Portugal.

T&R Chemicals, Inc. is asking the USITC to issue a limited exclusion order. This order would stop the import of certain articles into the United States. The company is also asking for cease and desist orders and a bond on the products during the 60-day Presidential review period.

The USITC wants comments on how these actions might affect the public. The USITC is interested in these points:

  • How are the articles used in the United States?
  • Are there any public health, safety, or welfare concerns?
  • Are there similar articles made in the U.S. that could replace the imports if they are excluded?
  • Can U.S. companies or their partners supply enough products to replace the imports if a ban happens?
  • How would U.S. consumers be affected by these actions?

Anyone who wants to comment must send in their comments within eight calendar days after this notice is published in the Federal Register. The USITC will accept other comments only if they are requested. Replies to comments may be filed within three days after the main comment deadline.

All submissions must be filed electronically. Paper copies are not accepted at this time. Documents should mention “Docket No. 3864” clearly. Filings should be made through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

Anyone seeking confidential treatment for their documents must request this directly from the Secretary to the Commission and provide reasons for confidentiality. All non-confidential submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS.

For more details, the public can view the complaint and information on EDIS at https://edis.usitc.gov. Questions about filing can be sent to the Secretary at [email address as listed in the original notice] or by calling (202) 205-2000. Hearing-impaired persons can use (202) 205-1810 for information.

This notice is issued under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and sections 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Issued on December 4, 2025.

Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.


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