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China Imposes Up to 34.9% Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Brandy, Exempting 34 Producers

Beijing tied the duties to EU levies on Chinese electric vehicles by striking price-commitment deals with major cognac and armagnac houses.

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Des fûts de cognac dans une cave à Jarnac-Champagne, le 20 mars 2025
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Le ministre des Affaires étrangères chinois Wang Yi le 3 juillet 2025 à Berlin

Overview

  • China’s Ministry of Commerce published a list of 34 cognac and armagnac producers granted exemptions from anti-dumping duties in exchange for binding minimum price commitments.
  • From July 5, imported European brandys in barrels under 200 litres will face anti-dumping taxes ranging from 27.3% to 34.9%, with an average rate of about 32.2%.
  • Mofcom has signaled its readiness to refund the customs bonds that importers have been required to post since autumn 2024.
  • The duties are a direct response to the EU’s October 2024 tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and follow a January 2024 investigation by Beijing.
  • French cognac producers report losses of about €50 million a month as market access in China tightens despite €1.4 billion in annual exports.