豁免最高20.7%反补贴税！欧委会接受大众安徽价格承诺 中欧电动汽车反补贴案迎来首个获批个案

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has accepted Volkswagen (Anhui) Co., Ltd.'s price commitment plan, allowing the CUPRA Tavascan model to be exempt from a previously applicable anti-subsidy tax of up to 20.7% by setting a minimum export price [1][3] Group 1: Price Commitment and Exemptions - Volkswagen's price commitment was proposed by Volkswagen and its EU affiliate, SEAT S.A., and was deemed not harmful to the EU industry [1] - The acceptance of the price commitment allows Volkswagen to sell the CUPRA Tavascan at a minimum import price, thus avoiding the anti-subsidy tax [3] Group 2: Investment and Strategic Goals - Volkswagen has also committed to limiting the quantity of exports to the EU and investing in significant projects related to pure electric vehicles within the EU [3] - These investments will have clear phased goals to support the EU industry strategy and align with EU climate transition objectives [3] Group 3: Context and Implications - This approval marks the first successful case since the framework consensus on the "price commitment" mechanism was reached between China and the EU on January 12 [6] - The EU has issued guidelines for Chinese electric vehicle exporters to utilize price commitments, which will replace anti-subsidy taxes for qualifying companies [6][7] - The guidelines specify that companies can submit proposals individually or jointly, set minimum import prices for specific models, and include annual export quantity commitments [7] Group 4: Challenges for Other Companies - The approval of Volkswagen's plan is closely tied to its investment commitments in the EU and the backing of local brands, which may pose challenges for other companies seeking similar approvals [8] - The complexity of product and distribution channels can affect the feasibility of proposals, with simpler submissions being more favorable for evaluation [8] - The ownership structure of companies may also influence the approval process, as Volkswagen Anhui is a joint venture with a 75% stake held by the German parent company [8]