EU Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Hand Pallet Trucks

On February 27,2024,the European Commission issued a notice announcing that,after the third anti-dumping sunset review,it decided to continue imposing an anti-dumping duty of 54.1% to 70.8% on manual forklifts and their main components originating from China.This decision was based on an anti-dumping investigation of the products involved and an assessment of the harm to the EU industry.The investigation period was from October 1,2021 to September 30,2022,while the harm assessment period lasted from January 1,2019 until the end of the investigation period.

Since the European Commission first initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese manual forklifts and their key components on April 29,2004,EU regulation of this product category has persisted for two decades.During this period,the European Commission has repeatedly confirmed that if anti-dumping measures were lifted,the dumping of the products in question and the resulting harm to EU industries would likely continue or recur.

The anti-dumping duty rates retained in this decision range from 54.1% to 70.8%,with specific rates varying depending on the companies involved.Manual forklifts and their key components under EU CN codes ex 8427 90 00 and ex 8431 20 00,with EU TARIC codes 8427 90 00 11,8427 90 00 19,8431 20 00 11,and 8431 20 00 19,will continue to be subject to anti-dumping duties.

After three sunset reviews,the European Commission’s decision further underscores its firm stance on the continued implementation of anti-dumping measures.This decision not only poses challenges for Chinese exporters but also sends a clear signal to global trading partners that the EU will continue to take necessary steps to protect its industries from unfair trade practices.

Chinese manufacturers and exporters need to closely monitor changes in EU trade policies and adjust their export strategies to adapt to these changes.

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