China puts five-year duties on EU pork

Core Viewpoint - China has imposed import duties on EU pork for five years, with rates ranging from 4.9% to 19.8%, which are lower than the preliminary tariffs announced earlier [1][3]. Group 1: Import Duties and Investigation - The import duties are a result of an anti-dumping investigation initiated by China in June 2024, claiming that EU pork was being sold at unfairly low prices [2][3]. - Preliminary duties were set in September 2024, with rates between 15.6% and 62.4%, and the final assessment was due on December 16, 2024 [3]. - The Ministry of Commerce stated that EU pork imports were causing substantial damage to China's domestic industry [3]. Group 2: Responses from Stakeholders - Importers will receive refunds if provisional deposits exceed the final duty rates, and they can request periodic reviews during the duty period [4]. - The European Commission criticized China's investigation as being based on questionable allegations and insufficient evidence, and is reviewing compliance with WTO rules [5]. - Major EU pork producers, such as Danish Crown, Vion, and Litera Meat, were identified in the investigation, with Danish Crown expressing support for free trade [6].