Opportunity

Federal Register #A-122-877

Trade Investigation: Citric Acid and Citrate Salts from Canada and India

Buyer

International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce

Posted

August 26, 2026

Identifier

A-122-877

NAICS

541690

This opportunity relates to a preliminary trade determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, regarding citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and India. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration - Enforcement and Compliance Office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc. (Canada) - Daffodil Pharmachem Private Limited (India) - Products/Scope: - All grades and granulation sizes of citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium citrate (unblended and blends with ≥40% of these components) - Crude calcium citrate forms, including dicalcium citrate monohydrate and tricalcium citrate tetrahydrate - Hydrous and anhydrous variants - Notable Requirements: - No procurement or purchase activity; this is a trade investigation, not a solicitation - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - The investigation covers imports from Canada and India, with preliminary findings differing by country - Interested parties may comment; final determination postponed - OEMs are highlighted as key producers involved in the investigation, not as suppliers for procurement.

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada are not being, or are not likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation covers the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination has been postponed to no later than 135 days after the preliminary determination publication date.

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