Archive · 19 May 2025
China Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Plastic Imports
China is charging extra fees on some plastic products imported from the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.
These fees, called anti-dumping duties, are meant to protect Chinese businesses from companies that might be selling products too cheaply.
The fees are based on how much the product is being 'dumped'.
The highest fees are for products from the U.S., while Europe faces a smaller fee.
These plastics are used in things like cars, electronics, and medical devices.
China started looking into this issue in May 2024.
This move comes after the U.S. increased tariffs on Chinese goods.
China announced anti-dumping duties on POM copolymers from the U.S., EU, Japan, and Taiwan.
The duties are in response to a probe launched in May 2024.
The highest duty of 74.9% was levied on imports from the U.S.
These plastics are used in auto parts, electronics, and medical equipment.
The announcement comes after the U.S. increased tariffs on Chinese imports.
- Who
- China imposed duties on the U.S., EU, Japan, and Taiwan.
- What
- Anti-dumping duties on POM copolymers (engineering plastic) imports.
- When
- Announced on May 18, 2025; probe launched in May 2024; preliminary duties in January.
- Where
- China
- Why
- To counteract perceived unfair pricing (dumping) of imported plastic products, protecting local manufacturers.
- Product
- POM copolymers
- Highest Duty Rate
- 74.9%
- Probe Start Date
- May 2024
- Affected Regions
- United States, EU, Japan, Taiwan
- Product Applications
- Auto parts, electronics, medical equipment