Overview
- Duties take effect on Dec. 17 and replace temporary deposits, with importers due refunds for the difference from the higher preliminary rates.
- Company-specific rates include 9.8% for France’s Groupe Bigard and 18.6% for Danish Crown, affecting key suppliers in Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark.
- The tariffs apply to a wide range of pork products, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, pickled, smoked and salted items.
- China’s Commerce Ministry said the domestic pork sector faces difficulties and sought protection, while industry groups in Europe warned of ongoing commercial pressure.
- The European Commission criticized the probe as based on questionable allegations, is reviewing WTO compliance and issued the response as EV tariff talks with China resumed.