May 11, 2024 6:08 p.m.

The EU Commission implemented anti-dumping duties on Chinese PET

This decision comes after an investigation launched on 30 March 2023, focusing on PET with a viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher, under the HS code 3907 61 00

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On 02 April 2024, the European Commission enforced anti-dumping rulings ranging from 6.6 – 24.2% on PET originating from China, with immediate effect. This decision comes after an investigation launched on 30 March 2023, focusing on PET with a viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher, under the HS code 3907 61 00 (TARIC code 3907 6100 10).  

The investigation period spans from 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 for dumping activities, and from 01 January 2019 to 31 December 2022 for impairment.

Distinct duty rates have been assigned to various Chinese producers and exporters. 

China Producer/Exporter Name

ADD Rate

Combined and reported by CommoPlast

Sanfame  Group:

·       Jiangsu Hailun Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

·       Jiangsu Xingye Plastics Co., Ltd.

·       Jiangyin Xingyu New Material Co., Ltd.

·       Jiangyin Xingtai New Material Co., Ltd.

6.6%

Wankai  New Materials Group:

·       Wankai New Materials Co., Ltd.

·       Chongqing Wankai New Materials Technology Co.  Ltd.

10.7%

China  Resources Chemical Innovative Materials Group:

·       China Resources Chemical Innovative Materials  Co Ltd

·       Zhuhai China Resources Chemical Innovative  Materials Co., Ltd.

17.2%

Other cooperating companies

11.1%

All other  companies

24.2%