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05/15/2026

EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures (5/15/26)

On 13 May 2026, after eight months of investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 45.6-50.0% on imports of PET spunbond from China. EDANA welcomes this expression of the Commission’s clear determination to protect EU industries from the unfair trade practices of Chinese producers. According to the Commission’s findings, Chinese producers of PET spunbond have engaged in dumping practices on the EU market that have caused material injury to the EU industry, including declines in production, sales, and profitability. The imposition of provisional AD measures is therefore essential to re-establish a level playing field, to preserve European jobs, and to foster growth and innovation in the EU. “It is encouraging to see the EU institutions are determined to support EU industries during these globally difficult times. EU production creates a lot of added value to our economy, and it is essential for the stability and prosperity of our continent that EU industrial value chains are not exposed to unfair, state-supported market behaviours on their home markets”, said Jacques Prigneaux, Market Analysis & Economic Affairs Director at EDANA. The provisional anti-dumping duties will apply until 13 November 2026, by when the Commission must make a final decision in the case on whether to impose definitive anti-dumping duties for a 5-year period. At that time, the Commission may also decide to impose the definitive AD measures retroactively up to 90 days prior to the date of application of the provisional measures. Jacques Prigneaux added: “EDANA and the EU industry will continue to cooperate fully with the Commission during the remainder of the proceedings. We look forward to final measures which maintain a level playing field on the EU market. We also want to remind all parties of the legal requirement to declare imports under the correct customs code. Accurate use of TARIC codes is fundamental to ensuring the proper Press Release May 2026 application of trade measures and avoiding material risks in customs compliance and import processing.” The products concerned are defined as certain non-woven needle-punched sheets of polyester filaments, whether or not reinforced by glass fibers, weighing more than 70 g/m2, of a thickness exceeding 0.5 mm but not exceeding 1.8 mm.