This regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain pneumatic tyres from China, following an expiry review of previous measures. The duties apply to new or retreaded rubber tyres used for buses or lorries with a load index over 121.The regulation maintains anti-dumping duties ranging from 0 to 35.74 euros per tyre on imports from China, after finding continued dumping and likelihood of injury to EU industry if measures were removed. The duties vary by company, with specific rates assigned to individual producers and a general rate of 4.48 euros for all other companies.Key findings include:
- Chinese producers have significant spare capacity (around 20 million tyres) that could be directed to the EU market
- The EU market remains attractive due to price levels and size
- The EU industry suffered material injury during the review period, with declining profitability and market share
- Without measures, dumped imports would likely increase significantly and cause further injury
The regulation includes detailed provisions on applying the duties, including requirements for commercial invoices and handling of damaged goods. It also addresses the interaction with parallel countervailing duties and includes lists of affected Chinese producers in annexes.The measures aim to protect EU tyre manufacturers while maintaining fair competition, considering both the interests of producers and users. The regulation entered into force the day after publication.
