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 provisional measures imposed in August 2024. The investigation found evidence of dumping by Chinese producers causing material injury to the EU biodiesel industry.Key provisions include:- Detailed product scope covering fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils, 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 exporting producers to request individual rates- Definitive collection of provisional dutiesThe most significant aspects are:- The exclusion of SAF from the scope despite industry concerns about circumvention risks- The establishment of separate TARIC codes for monitoring SAF imports- The finding that Chinese imports caused price suppression in the EU market- The confirmation of material injury to EU producers through declining market share and profitability- The determination that measures are in the Union interest despite potential supply chain impacts
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