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EU Opens Review of Volkswagen Plan to Replace China EV Tariff With Minimum Price and Quota

Brussels is assessing a formal commitment from Volkswagen Anhui to swap the extra levy for enforceable minimum pricing with an annual cap.

Overview

  • An EU notice published on December 4 confirms receipt of Volkswagen Anhui/Seat’s commitment offer and opens a five‑day window for stakeholder comments.
  • The offer proposes substituting the 20.7% additional duty with a minimum import price alongside a yearly import quota, with detailed terms not disclosed.
  • The European Commission says the investigation should conclude within 12 months, with a maximum of 15 months from the notice date.
  • The measure primarily concerns the China‑built Cupra Tavascan, which currently faces a combined 30.7% import charge when adding the 10% basic duty.
  • Seat says a decision could take months and it will continue to absorb the extra duty rather than pass it on to customers during the review.