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China definitively imposes import tariffs on slaughterhouses
China has definitively imposed import duties on pork from the European Union. Dutch meat processors are also affected by the measure, although the final tariffs are lower than the provisional rates were.
The Chinese Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced that Vion, among others, is facing an import duty of 19,8%. This percentage is significantly lower than the 62,4% tariffs China threatened earlier this year based on preliminary investigation results. Since early September, Vion had been facing a preliminary tariff of 32,7%.
Nevertheless, Vion has been charged the highest tariff of all slaughterhouses in Europe. The amount of the import duties varies by exporter. Other Dutch slaughterhouses on the list include Westfort Vleesproducten, Compaxo, and Van Rooi Meat, as well as Pali, Blokland Cold Stores, Stroomberg Weert, and F. Wellink Lekkerkerk. These companies are subject to an additional import tariff of 9,8%. This is significantly lower than the 20% that has been in effect since September. The import duties are imposed for a five-year period.
The anti-dumping investigation began in June 2024 and appears to be retaliation for European import duties on Chinese electric cars.
Wouter Job
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