商务部：对原产于欧盟的进口相关乳制品征收反补贴税

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China has announced the final ruling on the anti-subsidy investigation of imported dairy products originating from the European Union, confirming the existence of subsidies and substantial damage to the domestic dairy industry [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation and Findings - The investigation was initiated on August 21, 2024, and concluded with a preliminary ruling on December 22, 2025, which identified subsidies and causal damage to the domestic dairy industry [1]. - The final ruling confirms that the imported dairy products from the EU are subsidized, causing substantial harm to the domestic industry, with a causal relationship established between the subsidies and the damage [1]. Group 2: Anti-Subsidy Measures - The Ministry of Commerce has proposed to the State Council Tariff Commission to impose anti-subsidy duties on the imported dairy products from the EU, effective from February 13, 2026 [2]. - The anti-subsidy tax will be calculated based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [8]. Group 3: Product Description - The scope of the investigation includes certain dairy products such as fresh cheese, processed cheese, and other specified dairy products with a fat content exceeding 10% [5][6]. - The relevant product categories are classified under specific tariff codes in the Chinese import-export tariff [6]. Group 4: Tax Collection and Duration - The anti-subsidy tax will be collected for a period of five years starting from February 13, 2026 [9]. - Importers will be required to pay the anti-subsidy tax upon importing the specified dairy products, with provisions for retrospective collection of temporary anti-subsidy tax guarantees provided during the investigation period [9][10]. Group 5: Legal Recourse - Stakeholders may apply for a review of the anti-subsidy tax during its implementation period, and there are provisions for administrative review or litigation against the final ruling and tax decisions [10][11].