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China's Ministry of Commerce received a formal application from representatives of domestic enterprises on September 14, and after review decided to open an investigation into the EU's import of p-nitrotoluene.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced today that it will launch an anti-dumping investigation into EU imports of para-nitrotoluene from now on.
According to China’s official announcement, the Ministry of Commerce received formal applications from Jiangsu Huaihe Chemical Co., Ltd. and Hubei Dongfang Chemical Co., Ltd. on behalf of China’s para-nitrotoluene industry on September 14 this year to conduct an anti-dumping investigation into imported para-nitrotoluene originating in the EU.
The announcement stated that the Ministry of Commerce of China reviewed the evidence provided by the applicant in accordance with regulations and determined that anti-dumping existed.
The Ministry of Commerce of China has decided to launch an anti-dumping investigation into imported para-nitrotoluene originating in the EU from the date of the announcement. This investigation will be concluded before October 3, 2027, and can be extended for 6 months under special circumstances.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce of China said that the preliminary evidence provided by the applicant showed that from 2022 to 2025, the quantity of para-nitrotoluene products imported from Europe was at a high level, and the cumulative price dropped by nearly 60%. The dumping of imported products from Europe has caused damage to China's domestic industrial production and operations. According to Chinese laws and WTO rules, the relevant application meets the conditions for filing an anti-dumping investigation. China will conduct investigations in accordance with laws and regulations, fully protect the rights of all stakeholders, and make an objective and fair ruling.
The spokesperson emphasized that China has always adhered to the stance of "prudentness and restraint" in the field of trade remedies. At the same time, the EU has launched 28 trade remedy investigations against China since 2025, about 50% of which are chemical products. In particular, it has recently launched 3 consecutive investigations into China's polyvinyl chloride and other chemical products.
The spokesman said that the EU needs to face up to the economic and trade issues it faces and resolve each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigation will be concluded by October 3, 2027
Very likely · Within months

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