( July 2, 2026, 02:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Canadian pea-starch importers will face a 73.5 percent deposit requirement on shipments to China from Wednesday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. The ministry said in a notice on Tuesday that it had made a preliminary finding of dumping and material injury to the domestic industry. The investigation, opened on Aug. 12, 2025, covers unmodified pea starch made from peas, which is mainly used to make vermicelli and pea jelly and can also be used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier and adhesive in sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, coatings and feed. Importers must provide deposits to Chinese customs based on the import value and the applicable value-added tax, while interested parties have 10 days from the notice’s publication to submit written comments.Statement follows (in Chinese)....
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