Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce announced the final ruling on the anti-subsidy investigation of imported dairy products from the EU, determining that these products are subsidized and have caused substantial harm to the domestic dairy industry in China, with a causal relationship established between the subsidies and the harm [1][8]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation was initiated on August 21, 2024, based on applications from the domestic industry [8]. - The final ruling was published on February 12, 2026, with the decision to impose anti-subsidy duties on EU dairy products starting from February 13, 2026, for a duration of five years [1][8]. Group 2: Products Involved - The products under investigation include certain dairy products such as fresh cheese (including whey cheese), processed cheese, blue cheese, and other unspecified cheeses, as well as uncondensed and unsweetened milk and cream with a fat content exceeding 10% by weight [4][6]. - The specific tariff classifications for these products are listed under the Chinese import-export tariff codes: 04015000, 04061000, 04062000, 04063000, 04064000, and 04069000 [6]. Group 3: Anti-Subsidy Tax Rates - The anti-subsidy tax rates for EU companies have been set between 7.4% and 11.7% [1][8]. - The anti-subsidy tax will be calculated based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [6].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China has initiated a countervailing investigation into dairy products imported from the European Union, concluding that these products are subsidized and have caused substantial harm to the domestic dairy industry [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation and Findings - The investigation was launched on August 21, 2024, under the Anti-Subsidy Regulations, focusing on whether the imported dairy products received subsidies and the extent of damage to the domestic industry [1]. - The preliminary ruling on December 22, 2025, confirmed the existence of subsidies and a causal relationship between these subsidies and the harm to the domestic dairy industry [1]. - The final ruling has determined that the imported dairy products from the EU are indeed subsidized and have caused substantial damage to the domestic industry [1]. Group 2: Countervailing Measures - The Ministry of Commerce has proposed to the State Council Tariff Commission to impose countervailing duties on the imported dairy products from the EU, effective from February 13, 2026 [2]. - The countervailing duties 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 from the EU, specifically fresh cheese, processed cheese, and other specified dairy products [3][5]. - These products are primarily used for direct consumption or after processing [6]. Group 4: Tax Collection and Refunds - Importers will be required to pay the countervailing duties upon importation, with a five-year implementation period starting from February 13, 2026 [10]. - Temporary countervailing duty deposits made by importers between December 23, 2025, and February 12, 2026, will be converted into countervailing duties based on the final ruling [9][10]. Group 5: Review and Legal Recourse - Stakeholders may apply for a review of the countervailing duties during the collection period according to the relevant regulations [11]. - Legal recourse is available for those dissatisfied with the final ruling or the imposition of countervailing duties [12].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China has initiated a countervailing investigation into dairy products imported from the European Union, concluding that these products are subsidized and have caused substantial harm to the domestic dairy industry [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation and Findings - The investigation was launched on August 21, 2024, and the preliminary ruling on December 22, 2025, confirmed the existence of subsidies and the causal relationship between these subsidies and the harm to the domestic industry [1]. - The final ruling determined that the imported dairy products from the EU are indeed subsidized, causing significant damage to China's domestic dairy industry [1]. Group 2: Countervailing Measures - The Ministry of Commerce proposed to impose countervailing duties on the imported dairy products, which will be effective from February 13, 2026 [2]. - The countervailing duties will be calculated based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [6]. Group 3: Product Description - The products under investigation include various dairy products such as fresh cheese, processed cheese, and other specified dairy items, categorized under specific tariff codes [5]. Group 4: Tax Collection and Refunds - Importers will be required to pay the countervailing duties upon importation, and there will be a retrospective collection of duties for products imported between December 23, 2025, and February 12, 2026 [7][8]. - Any excess temporary countervailing duty deposits will be refunded, while any shortfall will not be collected [8]. Group 5: Duration and Review - The countervailing duties will be in effect for five years starting from February 13, 2026 [9]. - Stakeholders have the right to request a review of the countervailing duties during this period [10].

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce has made a preliminary ruling on the anti-subsidy investigation of imported dairy products from the EU, determining that these products are subsidized and have caused substantial harm to the domestic dairy industry, with a causal relationship between the subsidies and the harm identified [1][2] - The Ministry has proposed temporary anti-subsidy measures to the State Council Tariff Commission, which will implement a temporary anti-subsidy tax deposit starting from December 23, 2025, for imported dairy products from the EU [2][8] - The specific products under investigation include various dairy products such as fresh cheese, processed cheese, and cream with a fat content exceeding 10% [5][6] Group 2 - Importers of the investigated dairy products will be required to provide a temporary anti-subsidy tax deposit based on the determined subsidy rates when importing these products [2][8] - The calculation for the temporary anti-subsidy tax deposit will be based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [8] - Stakeholders have a 10-day window from the announcement date to submit written comments to the investigating authority [10]