Trade remedies notice 2026/22: registration of imports of Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride (S-PVC) originating from China, Mexico and South Korea
Published 10 August 2026
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This public notice is published on 10 August 2026 by the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade under paragraph 29 of Schedule 4 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (“the Act”).
The public notice instructs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to register the importation of S-PVC originating from China, Mexico and South Korea (the “goods” are described in the ‘Goods description’ section).
Registration of the goods
This public notice gives effect to the Secretary of State’s decision under paragraph 29 of Schedule 4 of the Act to require HMRC to register the goods, which are the subject of an ongoing anti-dumping investigation and to which an anti-dumping amount may be applied.
From 11 August 2026 HMRC will begin registering the goods.
Under regulations 91 and 92 of the Trade Remedies (Dumping and Subsidisation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, where a definitive remedy is implemented with respect to registered goods, duties may be payable from a date up to 90 days preceding the implementation of any provisional remedy. The level of duties charged will be determined by the definitive remedy if implemented.
Goods description
The goods concerned originating in China, Mexico and South Korea are those subject to proceedings initiated on 4 August 2026, as specified in the Notice of Initiation. These goods are defined as being suspension polyvinylchloride (S-PVC), not mixed with any other substance.
The investigation follows an anti-dumping application supported by evidence of dumping and material injury to UK industry.
UK Global Tariff commodity codes subject to registration
Imports of the goods concerned are subject to registration when declared under the following UK Global Tariff commodity codes:
- 3904 1000 15
- 3904 1000 80
Imposition date
This public notice takes effect, and the registration of the goods applies, from 11 August 2026.
Expiration date
The requirement to register the goods given effect by this public notice ceases to have effect on the date that the investigation concludes.