China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) just announced that starting tomorrow, December 20, 2025, it will kick off an expiry review of its anti-dumping measures on EPDM imports from the United States, the Republic of Korea and the European Union.
The move follows a request by two domestic companies, arguing that lifting the duties could lead to a return of dumping practices and hurt local producers. The review is set to wrap up by December 20, 2026, but until then, the existing duty rates will stay in place:
- US firms: 214.9%-222%
- Republic of Korea firms: 12.5%-24.5%
- EU firms: 14.7%-31.7%
At the same time, MOFCOM confirmed that anti-dumping duties on EPDM imports from Britain will expire tomorrow, December 20, 2025, opening the door for cheaper rubber supplies from the UK.
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a versatile synthetic rubber used in construction 🏗️, wire and cable insulation 📡, and automotive seals and hoses 🚗. Adjustments in these duties can ripple through supply chains, from budget car parts in India to high-rise projects in Singapore.
Stay tuned as we track how this review shapes the market into 2026! ✨
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China to launch expiry review of anti-dumping measures on EPDM imports
cgtn.com
