Federal Register #C-560-849

Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination for Certain Fatty Acids from Indonesia

This opportunity concerns a preliminary countervailing duty determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding certain fatty acids from Indonesia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration - Office of Enforcement and Compliance - OEMs and Vendors: - Key Indonesian producers examined: PT Musim Mas, PT Wilmar Nabati Indonesia - Products/Services Requested: - Certain fatty acids (carbon chain lengths C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, or C18) - Iodine value below 105 g/100 g - Free fatty acids to triglycerides ratio of at least 97% - Includes single fatty acids and blends, in various forms (liquid, solid, pastes, flakes, etc.) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation covers all forms and blends of the specified fatty acids, regardless of physical or processed state - Estimated subsidy rates for examined companies are approximately 16.47% - Suspension of liquidation and cash deposit requirements are part of the preliminary determination - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided - The investigation period is for one year, with final determination aligned with related antidumping proceedings

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain fatty acids from Indonesia for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This notice invites interested parties to comment on the preliminary determination. The investigation is conducted under section 701 of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the final determination will be aligned with the final antidumping duty determination for the same product. The U.S. International Trade Commission will be notified of the determination to assess material injury to the U.S. industry.

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