LT Foods announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) has revised the Countervailing Duty (CVD) rate on exports from its subsidiary Ecopure Specialities Ltd. The rate was reduced from a steep 340.27% to 75.48%, offering significant relief for organic soybean meal exports and improving competitiveness in the U.S. market.
LT Foods Ltd., a leading global food company, has received a favorable update from the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the countervailing duty imposed on exports of organic soybean meal by its subsidiary, Ecopure Specialities Ltd.
The DoC’s final order, dated February 23, 2026, revised the provisional CVD rate from 340.27% down to 75.48% for the review period spanning January 1 to December 31, 2023. This substantial reduction provides relief to Ecopure’s export operations, which had been under pressure due to the earlier punitive duty.
Important Points
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Duty Revision: CVD rate cut from 340.27% to 75.48%.
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Review Period: Applies to exports between Jan–Dec 2023.
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Business Impact: Enhances competitiveness of Ecopure’s organic soybean meal in the U.S. market.
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Strategic Relief: Expected to improve margins and strengthen LT Foods’ export prospects.
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Market Context: The reduction aligns with LT Foods’ efforts to expand its global footprint while navigating trade policy challenges.
This development marks a major regulatory relief for LT Foods, reinforcing its position in the U.S. organic food market and supporting its long-term growth strategy.
Sources: InvestyWise, ScanX News, LT Foods Company Update