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
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Stage timeline
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
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
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