The EU finally ruled to impose anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles | New foreign trade regulations in November
Overview
The General Administration of Customs launched a pilot project on the railway-road multimodal transport business model for export goods
16 departments in Zhejiang issued opinions to promote the export of used cars
EU imposes anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles
EU updates regulations on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
The new EU harmonized standard for goggles will be enforced soon
US makes preliminary ruling on photovoltaic subsidies in four Southeast Asian countries
U.S. makes preliminary anti-subsidy ruling on Chinese aluminum tableware
Canada allows companies to apply for exemptions from tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products
Israel adopts 40 new EU directives and regulations on imported food
Russia approves the import of products from several Chinese companies into Russia
Vietnam releases list of imported goods subject to food safety inspection
Brazil imposes tariffs on Chinese exports of steel, fiber-optic cable, other chemicals
Argentina reduces import tariffs on 89 products
Colombia raises tariffs on cheap steel imports from China
Bolivia phases out import tariffs on personal hygiene and cleaning products
Algeria amends restrictions on imports of various steel products
01The General Administration of Customs launched a pilot project on the railway-road multimodal transport business model for export goods
In order to further promote the upgrading of transportation and logistics quality and efficiency and improve the matching and connection between different modes of transportation, the General Administration of Customs has recently innovated the customs clearance supervision model and launched a pilot project for the multimodal transport business model of export goods by road and rail.
According to reports, enterprises can carry out multimodal transport of export goods by rail and road according to their own needs. The pilot of relevant business models must meet three requirements: the transported goods should be containerized goods, the domestic transportation method is limited to rail transportation or rail transportation plus road transportation, and the outbound transportation method should be road transportation.
As for other types of import and export intermodal transport modes, such as rail-sea transport, river-sea transport, land-air transport, etc., the customs will gradually improve and expand them on the basis of the stable trial operation of rail-road transport.
Full announcement:http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/302266/302267/6129585/index.html
0216 departments in Zhejiang issued opinions to promote the export of used cars
Recently, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce and 16 other departments issued the "Opinions on Further Promoting the Export of Used Cars in Zhejiang Province (Trial)", which includes the establishment of a special working mechanism and the expansion of the export entity team. It will be implemented 30 days after the date of publication.
According to customs data, from January to September 2024, Zhejiang province exported 63,000 used cars, a year-on-year increase of 107.8%; the export value was US$1.247 billion, a year-on-year increase of 81.3%, both ranking first in the country.
The full text of the Opinion:
https://zcom.zj.gov.cn/art/2024/10/18/art_1229268085_2531369.html
03The EU finally imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles
On October 29, local time, the European Commission announced that it had concluded its anti-subsidy investigation and decided to impose a five-year final anti-subsidy tax on electric vehicles (BEVs) imported from China. The relevant decision is expected to be announced in the EU Official Gazette on October 30, local time, and the anti-subsidy tax will be officially implemented on October 31.
The sampled Chinese export producers will be subject to the following countervailing duties, specifically 17.0% for BYD, 18.8% for Geely, and 35.3% for SAIC. Other cooperating companies will be subject to a 20.7% tariff. After filing an individual review request, Tesla will be subject to a 7.8% tariff. All other non-cooperative companies will be subject to a 35.3% tariff. The interim tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China on July 4, 2024 will not be imposed.
04EU updates regulations on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
The European Union has issued a draft Commission Delegated Regulation to revise (EC) No 1272/2008. The draft introduces new and revised entries for the unified classification and labeling of 32 substances or substance groups by revising Table 3, Part 3 of Annex VI of the CLP Regulation on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures.
The Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) establishes an EU-wide list of substances with harmonised classification and labelling elements. Under Article 37(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the Commission is empowered to add substances to Table 3, Part 3 of Annex VI on an expedited basis when harmonisation of classification and labelling is considered appropriate. Based on the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and taking into account feedback from Member States and stakeholders, it is considered reasonable to introduce or update harmonised classification and labelling for certain substances and to revise Table 3, Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 accordingly. However, there is no immediate requirement to comply with the new or updated harmonised classification, as suppliers need sufficient time to adjust the labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures to reflect these changes and to sell existing stocks in accordance with the previous regulatory requirements.
05The new EU harmonized standard for goggles will be enforced soon
The new EU harmonized standard for goggles EN ISO 16321-1:2022 will completely replace the old standard EN 166:2001 on November 11, 2024. On November 11, 2024, the CE certification procedures for all goggles can only be applied in accordance with the compliance with the new standard.
Goggles belong to EU Category 2 personal protective equipment (PPE) and must be CE-marked by a notified body before they can be sold in the EU market. The UK and Northern Ireland have similar regulatory requirements for goggles, corresponding to the UKCA and UKNI marks. Products that illegally enter the market without the relevant marks will face risks such as notification, recall, and penalties.
Important note: Obtaining CE, UKCA and UKNI certification and marks involves a long application cycle, ranging from about 1 to several months. It is recommended that goggle manufacturers and traders carefully plan the testing, certification and logistics and trade cycles to avoid unnecessary losses due to untimely certification.
06The United States issued preliminary ruling on photovoltaic anti-subsidy measures against four Southeast Asian countries
On October 1, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary ruling on its countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into crystalline photovoltaic cells (whether assembled into modules or not) from four Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The initial anti-subsidy tariffs range from less than 1% to nearly 300%, and it is expected that the final tariffs may increase further.
07The United States makes preliminary anti-subsidy ruling on Chinese aluminum tablewareThe U.S. Department of Commerce issued an announcement, making a preliminary anti-subsidy ruling on aluminum tableware imported from China. The preliminary ruling was that the tax rate for Henan Aluminum Corporation was 78.12%, the tax rate for Zhejiang Acumen Living Technology Co., Ltd. was 312.91% because it did not participate in the response, and the tax rate for other Chinese producers/exporters was 78.12%.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is expected to make a final anti-subsidy ruling on March 4, 2025. This case involves products under U.S. customs code 7615.10.7125.
08Canada allows companies to apply for exemptions from tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products
On October 18, the Canadian government announced the launch of a procedure to allow Canadian companies to apply for exemptions from tariffs on electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products imported from China. The additional taxes that the Canadian government plans to impose on "critical manufacturing" products imported from China will also be exempted.
The Ministry of Finance of Canada said that the relevant exemptions were provided in consideration of the challenges that Canadian industry may face in adjusting the supply chain in a timely manner. The Canadian government said that the exemptions from the additional tax must be applied in "persuasive" circumstances.
09Israel adopts 40 new EU directives and regulations on imported food
On October 15, 2024, the Israeli government announced the "10th Legislative Amendment to Public Health Protection (Food)", which adopted more than 40 new food directives and regulations to align with EU standards. The legislative amendment will take effect on January 1, 2025 and involves many foods. The main points are:
(1) Adoption of 40 new EU regulations. Israel adopted 40 new EU regulations and expanded, screened, modified and exempted them accordingly. After some adjustments, the legislation applies to all "food operators", that is, all manufacturers, importers and sellers;
(2) Importers must implement a food safety plan. "Relevant importers" should register with the Israeli Ministry of Health and develop a quality and safety control plan for each imported product. The import channel for relevant imported products is the "European Import Fast Track" (which allows importers to import products that have been sold in the EU). The legislative amendment expands the scope of application to cover all food operators (including bulk goods sellers) and requires the implementation of a food safety control plan by August 2026.
10Russia approves the import of products from several Chinese companies into Russia
According to the official website of the Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Service: The agency recently issued Directive No. NF-7/19731, announcing that from October 1, 2024, products of many Chinese companies: fish collagen, fish collagen peptides and gelatin, etc. are allowed to be exported to Russia. The relevant information is as follows:
11Vietnam announces list of imported goods subject to food safety inspection
On October 8, 2024, the General Department of Vietnam Customs announced that the Ministry of Health issued Notice No. 15/2024/TT-BYT, announcing the list of imported goods subject to food safety inspection. It will take effect on November 2, 2024. The main contents are:
(1) The goods that must be inspected include: 1 item of food supplements, 391 items of food additives, and 6 items of food containers and packaging materials (in direct contact with food);
(2) Provisions for safety inspection: If the commodity code classification is inconsistent with that on the list of notifications, the code shall comply with the requirements of the Customs Law; for foods and food additives not listed and marked in the list, the code and marking shall comply with the requirements of the Customs Law, and after customs clearance, the import and export organizations or individuals shall submit relevant certification materials to the Ministry of Health (Food Safety Department); for those not included in the list but found to be non-compliant after inspection or examination or warned by the Ministry of Health and other departments, strict inspection measures shall be adopted;
(3) Imported foods exempted from or not subject to national food safety inspections: those that are included in the list but fall under one of the circumstances specified in Article 13 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP (except for those with food safety warnings); those that are on the goods list but are not used for the production of food, food additives, or food processing aids.
For more details, please visit: https://www.customs.gov.vn/index.jsp?pageId=2&aid=206752&cid=25
Brazil imposes tariffs on Chinese exports of steel, fiber-optic cables and other chemicals
On October 17, the Brazilian government announced tariffs on Chinese exports of steel, fiber optic cables and other chemicals.
Reduction or exemption of import tariffs: This applies to products that are not produced in Brazil or whose production is insufficient to meet domestic market demand.① Electric motors for blenders and food processors: reduced from 18% to 0%; ② Acrylonitrile (mainly used as a raw material for the production of other chemical ingredients): reduced from 10.8% to 0%; no production in Brazil; ③ Polyester yarn used for technical fabrics, tires, grilles, tarpaulins, PVC laminates and sewing threads: reduced from 18% to 0%; ④ Glyphosate (a herbicide used for rice, corn, soybeans, beans, sugarcane, grapes, coffee, etc.): reduced from 10.8% to 3.8%.
Import tariffs increased: According to the announcement, the reason for the increase in tariffs is that the import of these products has increased significantly, causing damage to the products of Brazil's domestic industry. The specific tariff changes are as follows.① Sodium chlorite: increased from 9% to 10.8%; ② Steel products: increased to 25%;
③ Optical cables and optical fibers (cabos and fibras óticas): increased from 11.2% and 9.6% to 35% respectively; for a period of 6 months.
Anti-dumping duties: The Brazilian government has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on four additional products, with the applicable tax rates as follows.① For metal foil from Chinese companies, the import surcharge is between $257.97 and $341.28 per ton; ② For atomizers from Chinese companies, the surcharge is between $0.83 and $2.62 per imported device; ③ For rutile titanium dioxide pigments (white pigments used in paints, cosmetics, food, etc.) from Chinese companies, the import surcharge is between $577.33 and $1,772.69 per ton; ④ For polyester fibers from Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Thai companies, the import surcharge is between $68.32 and $397.04 per ton. Tariffs on steel products will be implemented until May 31, 2025. Tariffs on other products such as optical fibers and cables will be implemented for 6 months.
13 Argentina reduces import tariffs on 89 commodities
On October 16, the Argentine government passed Decree No. 908/2024, which significantly reduced tariffs on 89 imported goods, covering a wide range of areas from consumer goods to industrial raw materials. This policy is expected to reduce consumer costs and further open up international trade channels by promoting economic growth and attracting foreign investment.
Specifically, the tariffs on small household appliances, such as fans, coffee machines, LED devices, heaters, kettles and toasters, were reduced from 35% to 20%; ② car tires, from 35% to 16%; ③ motorcycle tires, from 35% to 20%; ④ PET and ABS plastic raw materials, including bottles, containers and white appliances, were reduced from 12.6% to 6%; ⑤ For textile raw materials, the import tariff on lycra was reduced from 18% to 2%, and that on polyester fiber was reduced from 18% to 6%; ⑥ For other products, such as ground coffee, energy drinks or sunglasses, the tariffs were reduced from 35% to 20%; ⑦ The tariffs on sunscreen and deodorant were reduced from 25% to 18%.
Colombia raises tariffs on cheap steel imported from China
Colombia became the latest Latin American country to raise tariffs on Chinese steel as producers complained that cheap imports posed a threat to local jobs.
Colombia is imposing an additional 30% tariff on wire rod from countries with which it does not have a trade agreement, Trade Minister Luis Carlos Reyes said. By decree on October 18, Colombia will increase its steel import tariff to 35%, the highest tariff allowed by the World Trade Organization, and will affect imports from countries such as China and Russia.
15 Bolivia phases out import tariffs on personal hygiene and cleaning products
Bolivia's People's Daily reported on October 10 that Bolivian Minister of Economy and Public Finance Montenegro said that the Bolivian presidential cabinet approved the Supreme Decree to abolish import tariffs on personal hygiene and cleaning products until December 31, 2024, involving products such as toothpaste, deodorant, antiperspirant, conditioner, shampoo, handkerchiefs, makeup remover wipes, towels, baby diapers and detergents.
16Algeria corrects restrictions on imports of various steel products
According to a recent report on the Algerian AlGERIE ECO website, the Algerian Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF) issued a new notice in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Trade and Export Promotion of Algeria, correcting the decision to require banks to no longer handle import registration procedures for a variety of steel products. According to the notice, banks will no longer handle import registration procedures for alloy wires for resale and processing under the customs code 7227900000, and other steel products are not included in the list of prohibited imports.
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