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US confirms antidumping duties on MSG from Indonesia and China

The US Department of Commerce has continued antidumping duty orders on monosodium glutamate (MSG) imported from Indonesia and China following a sunset review. Commerce and the International Trade Commission determined that revoking these orders would likely cause dumping to resume and harm the domestic MSG industry. Shippers importing MSG from these countries must continue to pay applicable antidumping duties.

US imposes antidumping duties on monosodium glutamate from China, Indonesia

The US International Trade Commission has determined that monosodium glutamate (MSG) imported from China and Indonesia is being sold at less than fair value, triggering antidumping duty orders. These duties apply to HS code 2104.20 (seasoning and condiment mixtures) and will increase the landed cost for importers sourcing MSG from these countries. Affected shippers must immediately review supplier sourcing and recalculate duty exposure for existing and future shipments.

EU–Uzbekistan trade pact: tariff relief and market access

The EU and Uzbekistan have signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, effective 29 April 2026. The deal establishes preferential trade terms, removes tariffs on key sectors, and creates a framework for customs cooperation. Shippers moving goods between the EU and Uzbekistan will benefit from reduced duties on eligible products, though origin rules and certificate-of-origin requirements will apply.