China starts applying a temporary anti-dumping duty of 73.5% on Canadian pea starch, according to reporting from Canadian outlets citing China’s commerce authorities. The duty begins on Wednesday and is part of measures following an anti-dumping investigation launched last year. The Chinese commerce ministry says the investigation found that Canadian pea starch is dumped in China, prompting the preliminary tariff level.
All sources describe the 73.5% rate as temporary and tied to the preliminary stage of the anti-dumping process. The duty is intended to address alleged unfair pricing under China’s trade remedy framework while the broader investigation and potential next steps proceed.
Pea starch is widely used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and other products, which is why the investigation and resulting tariff are closely watched by exporters and industry participants. The reporting points to the Canadian government’s involvement in the broader context of the trade issue, with at least one outlet noting the matter from Ottawa.
