EU Launches Anti-Dumping Review On Chinese Shoe Products

The European Commission recently decided to carry out anti-dumping review on leather shoes imported from China and Vietnam to decide whether to extend anti-dumping measures, but the anti-dumping duty is still applicable during the review period.

The European Commission said in a statement on the 2 day that in view of the importance of the case, the European Commission would complete the relevant investigation procedures as soon as possible, and said that if possible, the time needed would be less than 12 months to 15 months normally required.

To protect the interests of some southern European countries, the EU has imposed a 16.5% anti-dumping duty on Chinese leather shoes and children's shoes for two years since October 7, 2006.

The anti-dumping case of Chinese leather shoes has always been controversial within the European Union. In those days, almost 27 EU member states were divided into two camps.

In a recent non binding internal vote on the case, 15 member States opposed the extension of anti-dumping duties, and 12 member states supported it.

European shoemaking enterprises and retailers who have shifted production to China have no objection to the EU's restrictions on Chinese leather shoes.

They believe that this practice has raised the prices of related products in the EU market, thereby harming the interests of consumers.

The European Commission admits that the review is not in line with the mainstream opinion of EU Member States.