EU extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese ceramic tableware
The European Commission has issued a corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/274, amending the anti-dumping duty regime on ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China. The regulation follows an expiry review and partial interim review under EU anti-dumping procedures. This affects importers of these products into the EU, with duties now formalized in the corrected regulation.
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On 5 February 2026, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/274, later corrected in corrigendum CELEX:32026R0274R(02) on 4 May 2026. The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1981, which imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People's Republic of China.
The original regulation followed both an expiry review and a partial interim review conducted under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the EU's basic anti-dumping instrument). These reviews determine whether anti-dumping duties should be maintained, modified, or revoked when the original investigation period expires or when circumstances change significantly.
Who is affected
EU importers of ceramic tableware and kitchenware (HS Chapter 69) sourced from China are directly affected. Freight forwarders and e-commerce merchants importing these goods for resale or fulfillment must ensure compliance with the applicable anti-dumping duty rates, which vary by exporter and are specified in the implementing regulation.
The corrigendum amends the previous regulation, so shippers must verify they are applying duties under the corrected version published in OJ L 2026/274 (dated 6 February 2026).
What this means for shippers
Any importer of Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware into the EU must immediately verify the anti-dumping duty rates applicable to their specific supplier under the corrected regulation. Failure to apply the correct duty rate exposes shipments to underpayment penalties and cargo holds at customs. Check your supplier's exporter code and product classification (HS 6904–6912) against the duty schedule before placing new orders. Consult the amended Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1981 as corrected by 2026/274 to determine your exact duty liability and recalculate landed costs accordingly.
