>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2021〕0553号预警信息：Pakistan has made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on cold-rolled sheet coil related to Taiwan of China
8月23日，The National Customs Commission of Pakistan issued the latest announcement of Case No. ADC60/2021/NTC/CRC，A preliminary affirmative anti-dumping ruling on Cold Rolled Coils/Sheets originating in or imported from Taiwan of China, the European Union, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam，The preliminary determination, effective August 23, 2021, is based on the cost and freight price (C&F) A provisional anti-dumping duty shall be imposed on the products involved for a period of 4 months, specifically as follows: 6 for Taiwan of China.18% and 6% in the European Union.50 percent and 13 percent in South Korea.24 percent and 17 percent in Vietnam.25%。The width of the product involved is ≤1250 mm and the thickness is 0.15毫米～3.00 mm, primary and secondary, uncoated, coated or coated iron or unalloyed steel, cold rolled sheet or cold rolled coil (excluding automotive cold rolled sheet coil), referring to Pakistan tax code 7209.1510、7209.1590、7209.1610、7209.1690、7209.1710、7209.1790、7209.1810、7209.1891、7209.1899、7209.2510、7209.2590、7209.2610、7209.2690、7209.2710、7209.2790、7209.2810和7209.Products under 2890。The dumping investigation period in this case is from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, and the damage investigation period is from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2020。The final decision is expected to be made within 180 days。Interested parties should submit a request for a hearing within 30 days of this announcement。Contact information of the investigating authority (Pakistan National Customs Commission) : Tel: +92-51-9202839, fax: +92-519221205。
贸促〔2021〕0554号预警信息：India will not extend the validity of anti-dumping measures against Chinese barium carbonate
8月24日，The Directorate General of Revenue, Ministry of Finance of India has issued Circular No. 45/2021-Customs(ADD)，Termination of the anti-dumping measures imposed by Notification No. 14/2016-Customs(ADD) of 21 April 2016 on Barium Carbonate originating in or imported from the PRC，No further extension。The Indian Customs code of the product in question is 28366000。
贸促〔2021〕0555号预警信息：The Eurasian Economic Union imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese-related aluminum kitchen utensils
On August 26, the Department of Internal Market Protection of the Eurasian Economic Commission issued Notice No. 2021/288/AD32 in the Official Gazette, in accordance with resolution No. 107 of August 24, 2021, imposing anti-dumping duties on heating aluminum tableware originating in China, at a rate of 21.89%, the announcement takes effect 30 days after the date of publication and is valid for 5 years。The EAEU tax codes of the products involved are 7615 10 100 0, 7615 10 800 9, 7616 99 100 8 and 7616 99 900 8。
贸促〔2021〕0556号预警信息：India extends validity of anti-dumping measures against China-related trailer axles
8月26日，The Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance of India has issued Circular No. 46/2021-Customs(ADD)，Extension of anti-dumping measures on Axle for Trailers originating in or imported from China to 28 January 2022 inclusive。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 87169010。
贸促〔2021〕0557号预警信息：India made the third anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on Chinese-related melamine
On 23 August, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the final ruling on the third anti-dumping Sunset Review of Melamine originating or imported from China, recommending that the anti-dumping duty continue to be imposed on the Chinese products involved at US $161 / mt. Melamine is valid for 5 years。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 29336100。
贸促〔2021〕0558号预警信息：Turkey made a final anti-circumvention ruling on Chinese-related fiber fabrics
8月26日，The Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued Notice No. 2021/41，The final anti-circumvention of synthetic and synthetic staple fabrics originating in China，Ruled that the products in question originated in China were imported to Turkey through Spain, Italy and Germany to circumvent the anti-dumping measures，Therefore, a CIF anti-dumping duty was imposed on the products involved in Italy, Spain and Germany，Among them, the unit weight of more than 110 grams/square meter of composite fiber fabric is 0 ~ 42.44%, the unit weight is less than or equal to 110 grams/square meter of composite fiber fabric is 0 ~ 21.13%;Synthetic and synthetic staple fabric (tax code 55.13、55.14、55.15及55.16）为0～44%。The Turkish tax code of the full-length fabric is 5407.30.00.10.00、5407.30.00.90.00、5407.41.00.10.00、5407.41.00.90.13、5407.41.00.90.19、5407.42.00.10.00、5407.42.00.90.13、5407.42.00.90.19、5407.43.00.10.00、5407.43.00.90.13、5407.43.00.90.19、5407.44.00.10.00、5407.44.00.90.19、5407.51.00.10.00、5407.51.00.90.13、5407.51.00.90.19、5407.52.00.10.00、5407.52.00.90.13、5407.52.00.90.19、5407.53.00.10.00、5407.53.00.90.13、5407.53.00.90.19、5407.54.00.10.00、5407.54.00.90.19、5407.61.10.10.00、5407.61.10.90.13、5407.61.10.90.19、5407.61.30.10.00、5407.61.30.90.13、5407.61.30.90.19、5407.61.50.10.00、5407.61.50.90.13、5407.61.50.90.19、5407.61.90.10.00、5407.61.90.90.19、5407.69.10.10.00、5407.69.10.90.13、5407.69.10.90.19、5407.69.90.10.00、5407.69.90.90.19、5407.71.00.10.00、5407.71.00.90.13、5407.71.00.90.19、5407.72.00.10.00、5407.72.00.90.13、5407.72.00.90.19、5407.73.00.10.00、5407.73.00.90.13、5407.73.00.90.19、5407.74.00.10.00、5407.74.00.90.19、5407.81.00.10.00、5407.81.00.90.13、5407.81.00.90.19、5407.82.00.10.00、5407.82.00.90.13、5407.82.00.90.19、5407.83.00.10.00、5407.83.00.90.13、5407.83.00.90.19、5407.84.00.10.00、5407.84.00.90.19、5407.91.00.10.00、5407.91.00.90.13、5407.91.00.90.19、5407.92.00.10.00、5407.92.00.90.13、5407.92.00.90.19、5407.93.00.10.00、5407.93.00.90.13、5407.93.00.90.19、5407.94.00.10.00及5407.94.00.90.19。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2021〕0559号预警信息：India imposes anti-dumping duties on natural mica pearlescent industrial pigments related to China
8月26日，The Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance of India has issued Circular No. 47/2021-Customs(ADD)，接受印度商工部于2021年6月8日对原产于或进口自中国的非化妆品级的天然云母珠光工业颜料（Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding cosmetic grade）作出的反倾销终裁建议，That is to impose anti-dumping duties on China's products involved for a period of five years，Taxes range from $214 / MT to $5,529 / mt，具体如下：生产商福建坤彩材料科技股份有限公司（Fujian Kuncai Material Technology Company Limited）为214美元/公吨、Rika Technology Company Limited为2023美元/公吨、河北欧克新型材料股份有限公司（Hebei Oxen New Materials Co., Ltd.）为2406美元/公吨、南阳凌宝珠光颜料有限公司（Nanyang Lingbao Pearl Pigment Company Limited Materials）为2493美元/公吨、浙江瑞成新材料股份有限公司（Zhejiang Ruicheng New Material Company Limited）为2674美元/公吨、广西七色珠光材料股份有限公司（Guangxi Chesir Pearl Material Company Limited）为2813美元/公吨、其他生产商为5529美元/公吨。This circular shall take effect on the date of publication in the Official Gazette。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 320611。
贸促〔2021〕0560号预警信息：India made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China-related glass fibers
8月24日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an announcement，The second anti-dumping sunset review of Glass Fibre and articles thereof originating in or imported from the People's Republic of China was made positive and final，It is recommended to continue to levy on China's involved products on a CIF basis.67%～49.Anti-dumping duty of 90%, the specific tax rate is as follows: Taishan Fiberglass Inc.Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass(Zibo) Co., LTD., Ltd.), Taishan Fiberglass Zoucheng Co., LTD., Ltd) are all 18.36%, Jushi Group Jiujiang Company Limited (Jushi Group Company Limited), Jushi Group Company Limited (Jushi Group Company Limited) are 18.49%, Chongqing Polycomp lnternational Corp.）为8.67% compared to 49% for other producers.90%。It is valid for 5 years。The products in question do not include glass wool, glass fiber cotton, glass fiber insulation material, glass fiber yarn, glass fiber knitted fabric, glass fiber fabric, glass fiber roving, cut raw yarn for thermoplastic applications, with a fiber diameter of 0.3至2.5 micron ultra-fine glass fiber, glass fiber mat, glass fiber mesh, glass fiber sheet, wet cut yarn and alkali-resistant glass fiber for concrete reinforcement (Cemfil)。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 7019。
贸促〔2021〕0561号预警信息：Canada has issued a recall of Chinese-made princess dresses
On August 27, Health Canada announced a recall of Hop Skip Princess dresses made in China。The recalled skirts have adjustable straps, SKN 130985, UPC 9328936082947 and manufacturer number HUN 8294。After sampling by Health Canada, it was found that the product did not meet flammability requirements。So far, no accidents or casualties have been reported。Health Canada advises consumers to immediately stop using the product and return it to Toys "R" Us for a full refund。
贸促〔2021〕0562号预警信息：The United States has issued a recall of Chinese-made children's bicycle helmets
On September 1, the US Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of TurboSke children's bicycle helmets made in China。The recalled products have a head circumference of about 19 to 20 inches and come in a variety of colors, including gray green, mint blue, black, magenta, purple and orange。"TurboSke" is printed on the front and back of the product, and the model number FX010 is printed on the inside label。The product does not meet the federal safety standards of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for bicycle helmets and poses a risk of head injury。To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported. CPSC recommends immediate discontinuation of use of this product and contact SKE Outdoors for a free replacement or a full refund。
贸促〔2021〕0563号预警信息：The United States has issued a recall of Chinese-made shaving toys
On September 9, the US Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Chinese-made Janod shaving toys。The recall includes seven types of wooden accessories。The toys are safe, but the bags are a chemical hazard。召回批号为：10084/ J06548/ 052020、10024/ J06548/ 062020、10166/ J06548/ 072020、10279/ J06548/ 092020、10460/ J06548/ 112020、10551/ J06548/ 022021，The product bag contains brown decorative phthalates that exceed permitted limits，Can lead to adverse health problems in children。So far, no accidents or casualties have been reported。CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product immediately and returning the product to the place of purchase for a full refund。
>>商务部调查通告
Notice on Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation on Imports of polyphenylene Ether Originating in the United States
On September 6, the Ministry of Commerce announced that according to the provisions of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, on August 3, 2020, the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the investigation authority) issued a notice, deciding to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on imports of polyphenylene ether originating in the United States (hereinafter referred to as the products under investigation)。The investigation authorities preliminarily concluded that there was dumping of imported polyphenylene ether originating in the United States, and the domestic polyphenylene ether industry was materially harmed, and there was a causal relationship between dumping and materially harmed。Effective September 7, 2021, when importing polyphenylene ether originating in the United States, importing operators shall provide the corresponding deposit to the Customs of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the dumping margin of each company as determined by this preliminary determination。Security deposit shall be assessed at the customs value approved by the customs, and the calculation formula is as follows: amount of security deposit = (Customs value approved by the customs × deposit levy rate) × (1+ import value-added tax rate)。This product belongs to the import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 39072090。Each interested party may submit written comments to the investigating authority within 10 days from the date of this announcement。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2021〕0564号预警信息：老挝 Chinese citizens in Laos are reminded to further strengthen risk prevention of the epidemic
At present, the spread of Delta virus in China is accelerating, and local infection outbreaks in some provinces further aggravate the risk of community transmission。
The Chinese Embassy in Laos would like to remind the majority of old Chinese citizens and overseas Chinese，The risk of continued proliferation must not be ignored or left to chance，We need to strengthen prevention and control measures，Get vaccinated on time，Take good personal protection，Avoid gathering activities，Go out to strengthen the killing，And strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control measures of the Lao government，Cooperate with and support the Lao government in community prevention and control work，We will prevent public security risks。老挝24-hour COVID-19 Treatment Hotline: 020-54066777(Lao, English) or direct number 166(Lao)，Chinese Embassy Consular contact number: 021-315105，Chinese Consulate General in Luang Prabang Consular Contact number: 071-212989，Global Consular Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: 12308(24 hours)。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2021〕0565号预警信息：eurolandInflation hit a 10-year high in August
EurostatEurozone inflation hit a 10-year high of 3% on an annualised basis in August, according to preliminary statistics released on the 31st。Data showed that energy prices in the euro zone rose 15 percent in August from a year earlier.4 percent, the main driver of higher inflation for the month;Prices of food, tobacco and alcohol rose 2 per cent from a year earlier;The price of services increased by 1.1%;Prices of non-energy industrial products rose 2.7%。Core inflation, which strips out energy, food and alcohol and tobacco prices, was 1.6%。On a country-by-country basis, inflation in Germany, Europe's leading economy, was 3 per cent in August.In Spain it is 3 per cent.3 percent, and 2 percent in France.4%, and Italy's is 2.6%, both remain high。Inflationary pressures in the euro area have risen markedly this year and are expected to continue to rise in the second half of the year。But the ECB believes this phenomenon is temporary。Analysts pointed out that the current inflation figures are above the European Central Bank's 2% inflation target, which is undoubtedly a test of its monetary policy。At its monetary policy meeting last month, the ECB decided to adjust its forward guidance on policy rates, stressing that monetary policy in the eurozone would remain accommodative。
贸促〔2021〕0566号预警信息：Standard & Poor's confirms Sofia's long-term credit rating atBBB
International rating agency Standard & Poor's has confirmed the long-term credit rating of Sofia asBBB, with a stable outlook and the same rating as Bulgaria。The agency also reported that Sofia's economic indicators are more stable than the national average, with good mobility, although Sofia's economy is performing better than the national average due to the limitations and challenges of the epidemic。The rating reflects Sofia's role as the administrative, financial and business center of Bulgaria。The agency noted that while GDP per capita is lower than the average in Europe and other countries, the standard of living of Sofia residents is higher than the national average。Sofia has developed a clear strategy to promote itself as an investment zone and a digital hub。Diversified local economies, low unemployment and financial discipline are among the reasons S&P remains confident。Standard & Poor's expects Sofia's unemployment rate to remain well below the national average。Due to sustainable financial results and external co-financing of investment plans, Sofia has a limited amount of debt and a stable liquidity position。S&p expects Sofia to continue to maintain stable revenues and expenditures as it normalizes its economy。
贸促〔2021〕0567号预警信息：The Kyat exchange rate hit another record low It fell to 1,860 kyats to the dollar
Local timeOn September 5, the exchange rate of the Burmese currency against the US dollar in the Myanmar foreign exchange market fell to 1,860 kyats to 1 US dollar, another record low。On September 3, the central bank of Myanmar issued a notice that it required Myanmar exporters to sell the dollars temporarily unused in their accounts to Myanmar banks with foreign exchange rights at market prices within four months, which further affected the market exchange rate of the Kyat。On August 16, a number of currency exchange points in Myanmar respectively listed the actual transaction price of 1775 kyat to 1 US dollar to 1790 Kyat to 1 US dollar, which is also the lowest record in history after the exchange rate of Kyat broke through 1700 Kyat to 1 US dollar in May this year。Since February this year, the kyat/US dollar exchange rate has continued to fall after 1330 KYat/US dollar。The Central bank of Myanmar has released more than 1.$200 million to balance the exchange rate, but it is still difficult to curb the downward trend of the Kyat。