Ministry of Commerce: Anti-subsidy duties will be imposed on relevant dairy products imported from the European Union starting from February 13.

       On the 12th, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement, announcing the final ruling on the countervailing investigation into the relevant imported dairy products originating from the European Union. It was decided to impose countervailing duties on the relevant imported dairy products originating from the European Union starting from February 13, 2026.

　　On the same day, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responded, stating that at the request of the domestic industry, the Ministry of Commerce launched a countervailing investigation into the relevant imported dairy products originating from the European Union on August 21, 2024. The Ministry of Commerce conducted the investigation in strict accordance with relevant Chinese laws, regulations and relevant rules of the World Trade Organization, adhering to the principles of fairness, impartiality, openness and transparency. It widely listened to the opinions of all interested parties and fully guaranteed the rights of all parties, thus forming an objective and fair investigation conclusion.

　　The spokesperson said that the ruling report shows that there are subsidies for the relevant imported dairy products originating from the European Union, which have caused substantial damage to the relevant Chinese industries, and the causal relationship between the subsidies and the substantial damage is established. On February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued the final ruling announcement, determining that the tax rates for EU companies range from 7.4% to 11.7%, and decided to implement countervailing measures starting from February 13, 2026, with an implementation period of 5 years.

　　According to the announcement, the relevant dairy products specifically include fresh cheese (including whey cheese) and curds, etc., which are mainly consumed directly as food or after processing by humans. (Ministry of Commerce)