China Imposes 73.5% Tariff on Canadian Pea Starch
Published July 3, 2026
Key Points
- MOFCOM’s preliminary ruling, issued June 30, 2026, found that Canadian pea starch is being dumped into the Chinese market and causing material injury to domestic producers.
- A provisional anti-dumping measure takes the form of a cash deposit, effective July 1, 2026.
- All Canadian companies face a uniform deposit rate of 73.5%.
- Interested parties have 10 days from the announcement date to submit written comments.
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has issued a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping probe into pea starch imported from Canada, concluding that dumping is occurring and that it has caused material injury to the domestic industry. As a provisional remedy, importers must now post cash deposits with Chinese customs starting July 1, 2026, at a rate of 73.5% applied to all Canadian exporters. The investigation, which began in August 2025, continues toward a final determination, with a short window open for interested parties to file comments.
What’s Covered?
- Product: Pea starch (unmodified); primarily used in the production of vermicelli and jelly noodles. It may also be used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, binder, and in industries including food, pharmaceuticals, papermaking, textiles, coatings, and animal feed.
- HS Code: 1108.19.00 (other products under this code are excluded)
Timeline
- Aug 12, 2025: Investigation initiated
- Jun 30, 2026: Preliminary determination issued
- Jul 1, 2026: Cash deposit requirement takes effect
Comment Period
Interested parties may submit written comments to MOFCOM’s Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau within 10 days of the announcement date.
Background
MOFCOM opened this anti-dumping investigation into Canadian pea starch imports on August 12, 2025, after six domestic pea starch producers filed a complaint alleging that a surge in underpriced Canadian imports was hurting their business. The probe was launched the same day China imposed a preliminary 75.8% anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola.
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