Tariffs & HTS
USITC schedules final phase of Mexican strawberry AD probe
On September 10, 2026, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) announced the scheduling of the final phase of its antidumping investigation into fresh winter strawberries from Mexico. This follows a preliminary Commerce finding of sales at less-than-fair-value. The ITC final hearing is set for January 6, 2027, addressing injury claims to the US industry from Mexican imports.
What changed
The US ITC has initiated the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1770 regarding fresh and chilled winter strawberries imported from Mexico between November 1 and March 31. The investigation covers all varieties and packaging types, including organic and processed forms.
This phase follows a Commerce Department preliminary determination that such imports are sold at less-than-fair-value. The Commission will evaluate whether the US strawberry industry is materially injured or threatened by these imports.
Key procedural dates include a hearing on January 6, 2027, requests to appear by December 30, 2026, and submission deadlines for briefs and testimony between late December 2026 and February 2027.
Participation requires filing with the Commission via electronic system EDIS; information access and confidentiality procedures are outlined.
Action Steps for Importers and Interested Parties
- Confirm if your import operations involve fresh winter strawberries from Mexico during November-March.
- Monitor deadlines for participation and submissions in the ITC final antidumping phase, especially the January 6, 2027 hearing.
- Review opportunities to submit written statements or requests for business proprietary information access under the APO rules.