TRA initiates review into ceramic tableware and kitchenware
The Trade Remedies Authority has initiated a transition review into an anti-dumping measure on certain ceramic tableware and kitchenware products from China.
The Trade Remedies Authority has today (15 May 2024) initiated a transition review into an anti-dumping measure on certain ceramic tableware and kitchenware products from China.
The products being reviewed include a range of widely used consumer products, like plates, baking dishes, bowls, mugs, and cups. You can find more detailed information about the products on the investigation’s public file.
The TRA will be reviewing the anti-dumping measure inherited from the EU to determine whether it is still suitable for the UK’s needs. This measure is due to expire on 16 July 2024. The current anti-dumping duty on the above goods ranges from between 13.1% and 18.3% with a residual rate of 36.1%.
The period of investigation for this transition review is 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2024. The injury period is 1 April 2020 until 31 March 2024.
Businesses that may be affected by these measures can register their interest through our public file by 30 May 2024. Interested parties that register after this date may not be able to participate fully in the review. Any new case developments will be posted on the TRA’s public file.
Notes to editors
- The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK body that investigates whether new trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports.
- Trade remedy investigations were carried out by the EU Commission on the UK’s behalf until the UK left the EU. A number of EU trade remedy measures of interest to UK producers were transitioned into UK law when the UK left the EU and the TRA has been reviewing these to assess whether they are suitable for UK needs.
- Anti-dumping duties allow a country or union to act against goods which are being sold at less than their normal value – this is defined as the price for ‘like goods’ sold in the exporter’s home market.