- The EU is registering imports of lysine from China.
- The dumping margin may have increased from 53.1% to 88.4%.
- Anti-dumping duties may be revised following the conclusion of the investigation.
- Registration may allow for the retroactive collection of duties.
Lysine imports from China will be registered by customs authorities
The European Commission has decided that certain lysine products originating in China will be subject to registration by customs authorities throughout the European Union. This applies to lysine and its esters, salts, and certain feed additives.
The registration requirement will remain in effect for seven months from the date the regulations take effect. This does not mean an automatic increase in customs duties. However, it is intended to allow for the possible retroactive collection of duties on registered imports if the results of the investigation and applicable regulations permit such a measure.
The Commission is examining how the current duties have affected prices
The Commission is reopening the case following a request filed by an EU lysine producer. The proceeding aims to assess how the previously imposed anti-dumping duties have affected export prices and the product’s selling prices within the European Union.
According to the calculations presented in the request, the dumping margin increased from 53.1% during the original investigation period to 88.4% during the absorption investigation period. However, these are estimates presented in the request and not the Commission’s final findings.
The Commission notes that at this stage, it is not possible to determine the amount of any future duties. This will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
