Anti-dumping Measures
The Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on biodiesel from China ranging from 10% to 35.6%. The duties apply to fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils, but exclude sustainable aviation fuels. Individual rates were set for different manufacturers with a residual duty of 35.6% for non-cooperating companies.
Import Restrictions
A ban was imposed on bovine offal imports from Japan due to lumpy skin disease outbreaks. The regulation maintains permission for other bovine meat imports but adds a specific “No offal” condition to Japan’s entry in the authorized countries list.
Registration Requirements
New registration requirements were introduced for fused alumina imports from China, covering products under CN codes 2818 10 11, 2818 10 19, ex 2818 10 91, and 2818 10 99. The measure will last nine months and aims to enable potential retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties.
Product Classification
LED strips were reclassified from ‘other lighting fittings’ (CN code 9405 40 99) to ‘light-emitting diode modules’ (CN code 8539 51 00) to align with World Customs Organisation standards. This affects flexible LED tape lights used for task and accent lighting.
Biocidal Products
Union authorization was granted for ‘Ecolab CMIT-MIT BPF’ biocidal products for use in cooling systems, paper industry, and food preservation. The authorization is valid from March 2025 to February 2035 and includes detailed conditions for use and safety measures.
