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Vol. 1 · No. 1090

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:A-570-168, C-570-169

Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

Commerce Department, International Trade Administration — observed across 3 documents over 40 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Commerce Department is investigating whether companies are avoiding existing tariffs on certain Chinese phosphate chemicals by importing similar products or changing how they're made. If your business buys or imports these chemicals, contact U.S. Customs to confirm your sourcing stays legal, as tariff rules may change.

First seen

Jul 23, 2026

Last seen

Sep 1, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jul 23, 2026·91 FR 46394

    Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

    #2026-14828

  2. Notice·Sep 1, 2026·91 FR 56124

    Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

    #2026-17796

  3. Notice·Sep 1, 2026·91 FR 56114

    Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

    #2026-17795