This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of mobile access equipment (MAE) originating from China. The regulation establishes duties ranging from 20.6% to 54.9% on different Chinese manufacturers after finding evidence of dumping that caused material injury to the EU industry.The regulation defines MAE as self-propelled equipment designed for lifting persons, with a working height of 6 meters or more, including pre-assembled sections but excluding individual components and equipment mounted on vehicles. The main types covered are articulated boom lifts, telescopic boom lifts, scissor lifts and vertical masts.Key provisions include:
- Individual duty rates assigned to specific Chinese manufacturers ranging from 20.6% to 54.9%
- A duty rate of 30.1% for other cooperating companies
- A duty rate of 54.9% for all other companies
- Requirements for valid commercial invoices to apply individual duty rates
- Definitive collection of provisional duties previously imposed
- Provisions for new exporters to request individual duty rates
- Requirements for reporting number of items imported in addition to weight
The regulation follows a detailed investigation that found Chinese imports were sold at dumped prices and caused material injury to EU producers through price undercutting and suppression, leading to financial losses despite growing market demand. The measures aim to restore fair competition while maintaining adequate supply to the EU market.
