🍅Termination of Suspension Agreement & Antidumping Duty on Tomatoes
Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico: Termination of Suspension Agreement, Rescission of Administrative Reviews, and Imposition of an Antidumping Duty Order
Summary
On April 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) gave 90 days' notice of its intent to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico (2019 Agreement), terminate the 2019 Agreement, and institute an antidumping duty (AD) order. Accordingly, Commerce is withdrawing from and terminating the 2019 Agreement, rescinding both of the ongoing administrative reviews of the 2019 Agreement, and issuing an AD order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- International Trade Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The termination of the 2019 Suspension Agreement and the imposition of an antidumping duty order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico establishes new compliance and regulatory requirements for importers. This can significantly affect businesses importing tomatoes, likely increasing costs due to duties and logistics.