This Regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting producer.The Regulation follows a complaint lodged by the European Biodiesel Board in November 2023 and a provisional anti-dumping duty imposed in August 2024. The investigation found that Chinese producers were dumping biodiesel in the EU market at prices that caused material injury to EU producers.Key provisions include:- Detailed product scope covering fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils (biodiesel), but excluding sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)- Individual duty rates for sampled Chinese producers ranging from 10% to 35.6%- A duty rate of 21.7% for cooperating non-sampled producers- A residual duty rate of 35.6% for all other Chinese producers- Requirements for valid commercial invoices to apply individual duty rates- Provisions for new exporters to request individual duty ratesThe main changes compared to the provisional measures include:- Revised duty calculations based on updated cost and price data- Clarified exclusion of SAF from the scope- Addition of specific TARIC codes for monitoring SAF imports- Definitive collection of provisional duties imposed earlierThe most important aspects for implementation are:- The detailed product scope definitions and exclusions- The different duty rates applicable to specific producers- The commercial invoice requirements- The provisions for new exporters- The monitoring of SAF imports through specific codes
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