This regulation imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of lysine originating from China. Key aspects include:1. The regulation imposes provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 58.3% to 84.8% on imports of lysine and its derivatives from China for a period of 6 months.2. The structure includes detailed analysis of:
- Product scope and definition
- Dumping calculation methodology and margins
- Injury analysis showing material injury to EU industry
- Causation analysis linking Chinese imports to injury
- Union interest test confirming measures are in EU’s interest
3. Key findings include:
- Significant distortions exist in the Chinese lysine sector justifying alternative methodology for normal value calculation
- Chinese imports increased while undercutting EU prices by 38-42%
- EU industry suffered major declines in production, sales and market share
- Measures aim to restore fair competition while maintaining supply
The regulation requires valid commercial invoices for individual duty rates and discontinues the prior registration of imports. It allows interested parties to submit comments within 15 days.
