🍄USITC Initiates Investigations on Imports of Fresh Mushrooms
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-778 and 731-TA-1764 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of fresh mushrooms from Canada, provided for in subheading 0709.51.01 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the government of Canada. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by October 31, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 7, 2025.
Learn More🍄Antidumping Duty Review on Preserved Mushrooms from Netherlands
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that Okechamp B.V. (Okechamp) made sales of certain preserved mushrooms (mushrooms) from the Netherlands at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), November 3, 2022, through April 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results of review.
Learn More🍄Preliminary Antidumping Duty Review on Polish Mushrooms
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain preserved mushrooms (mushrooms) from Poland for the period of review (POR) November 3, 2022, through April 30, 2024. Commerce preliminarily finds that the sole producer/exporter subject to this administrative review, Okechamp S.A. (Okechamp), made sales of subject merchandise at prices below normal value (NV) during the POR. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Learn More🍄Proposed Rescind of National Organic Program for Mushrooms & Pet Food
AMS is proposing to rescind the rule and regulations issued on December 23, 2024, titled, "National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food."
Learn More🍄Delay of Organic Mushroom and Pet Food Regulations Effective Date
This document delays the effective date of the December 23, 2024, final rule that amended USDA's organic regulations to clarify standards for organic mushrooms and organic pet food. The topics addressed by the rule include mushroom substrate composition and sourcing of mushroom spawn in organic mushroom production; composting requirements for organic mushroom production; composition and labeling requirements for organic pet food; and the use of certain synthetic substances, including taurine, in organic pet food.
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