商务部：对原产于欧盟的进口相关乳制品实施临时反补贴措施

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China has announced a preliminary ruling on anti-subsidy investigations into imported dairy products from the EU, indicating that these products have received subsidies that have caused substantial harm to the domestic industry, with a determined subsidy rate of 21.9%-42.7% for EU companies [3][6]. Summary by Sections Investigation Background - The Ministry of Commerce initiated the anti-subsidy investigation on August 21, 2024, following applications from domestic industries [5]. - The investigation period was extended to February 21, 2026, to ensure thorough examination [5]. Findings of the Investigation - Preliminary evidence suggests that the EU has provided significant subsidies to its dairy industry through various agricultural policies, leading to increased inventory and a shift from profit to loss for Chinese domestic producers [6]. - The determined subsidy rates for sampled companies range from 21.9% to 42.7%, with a uniform rate of 28.6% applied to cooperating EU companies and 42.7% for non-cooperating companies [6]. Implementation of Measures - Temporary anti-subsidy measures will be implemented, requiring importers to provide a corresponding temporary anti-subsidy tax deposit based on the determined subsidy rates starting December 23, 2025 [9]. - The calculation for the temporary anti-subsidy tax deposit will be based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [9]. Trade Relations Context - The Ministry of Commerce emphasized its cautious approach to trade remedy measures, noting that since 2025, China has not initiated new trade remedy investigations against the EU, while the EU has initiated multiple investigations against China [7].