>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2021〕0700号预警信息：The EU made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on Chinese rod
On October 13, the European Commission issued a notice to make the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on Wire Rod originating in China, and decided to continue to levy 7 on Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group Co., LTD.9 percent anti-dumping duties and 24 percent anti-dumping duties on other Chinese companies。涉案产品的欧盟CN（Combined Nomenclature）编码为7213 10 00、7213 20 00、7213 91 10、7213 91 20、7213 91 41、7213 91 49、7213 91 70、7213 91 90、7213 99 10、7213 99 90、7227 10 00、7227 20 00、7227 90 10、7227 90 50和7227 90 95.。The dumping investigation period in this case is from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, and the damage analysis period is from January 1, 2017 - the end of the dumping investigation period。The announcement shall take effect the day after its promulgation。
贸促〔2021〕0701号预警信息：India extended the validity period of suspension of anti-dumping duties on China-related straight alloy bars
On September 30, the Tax Bureau of the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a notice saying that the deadline for suspending anti-dumping duties on Straight Length Bars and Rods of Alloy Steel from China will be changed to January 31, 2022。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 7228。
贸促〔2021〕0702号预警信息：The United States made a final anti-subsidy ruling on the China-related mobile lifting platform
10月13日，The US Department of Commerce announced a final affirmative anti-subsidy ruling on Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof imported from China，Lingong Group Jinan Heavy Machinery Co., LTD., Ltd.The subsidy rate is 18.34%, Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., LTD., Ltd.The subsidy rate is 11.95%，Six non-respondent companies, Jinan Zhongtian International Trading Co., LTD. (Jinan Zhongtian International Trading Co., LTD.), Zhongshan Shiliwang Machinery Co., LTD., LTD.）、Yantai Empire Industry and Trade、山东莱德机械有限公司（Shandong Lede Machinery）、山东汇丰汽车配件有限公司（Shandong Huifeng Auto Fittings）、Jinan Zhongtang Mechanical Equipment补贴率均为448.70%, and the subsidy rate for other producers/exporters in China is 12.93%。The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is expected to make its final countervailing industry injury ruling in this case on November 26, 2021。This case involves United States Harmonized Tariff Number 8427.10.8030、8427.10.8070、8427.10.8095、8427.20.8020、8427.20.8090、8427.10.8010、8427.10.8020、8427.10.8090、8427.20.Products under 8000 items。
贸促〔2021〕0703号预警信息：Brazil resumed the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Chinese-related polyvinyl chloride resin
9月27日，The Management Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Commission (GECEX) of the Ministry of Economy of Brazil has issued Resolution No. 255 of 2021，Decides to reinstate the anti-dumping duty on polyvinyl chloride resin [Portuguese: resinade policloretodevinila obtida por processo de suspensao (PVC-S)] originating in China for a period of five years，Tax rate is 21.6%。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 3904.10.10。The resolution shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2021〕0704号预警信息：India extends the validity period of suspension of anti-dumping duties on flat rolled steel products related to China
9月30日，The tax bureau of India's Ministry of Finance issued a statement，Flat rolled product of steel will be suspended in China, South Korea and Vietnam, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium and Zinc) The deadline for anti-dumping duties was changed to January 31, 2022。The case involves products under Indian Customs codes 7210, 7212, 7225 and 7226。
贸促〔2021〕0705号预警信息：India extended the validity period of suspension of anti-dumping duties on China-related non-cobalt high-speed steel products
On September 30, the Tax Bureau of the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a notice saying that the deadline for suspending anti-dumping duties on China, Brazil and Germany's Non-Cobalt Steel products (High-Speed steel of non-Cobalt Grade) will be changed to January 31, 2022。The case involves products under Indian Customs codes 72281010 and 72281090。
贸促〔2021〕0706号预警信息：Brazil has made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on polyester fiber yarns related to China
9月30日，The Brazilian Secretariat for Foreign Trade published in the Federal Official Gazette No. 64 of 2021，Non-retail polyester yarns (other than sewing threads) originating in China and India，Includes synthetic fiber monofilaments with fineness below 67 min (Portuguese: fiosde filamentos sinteticos texturizados de poliesteres (exceto linhas para costurar), nao acondicionados para venda a retalho, incluindo os monofilamentos sinteticos de titulo inferior a 67 decitex) made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling，The preliminary ruling was that the products involved in the above-mentioned countries were dumped and the dumping caused damage to the domestic industry in Brazil，But no interim measures will be taken。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 5402.33.10、5402.33.20和5402.33.90。
贸促〔2021〕0707号预警信息：Vietnam made a final anti-dumping ruling on polyester filament yarns related to China
10月13日，The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 2302/QD-BCT，A final affirmative anti-dumping ruling was made on polyester filament yarns imported from China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia，Ruling to formally impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved in the above countries，其中，The tax rate on the products involved in the case in China is 3.36%～17.45%, Fujian Jinlun Fiber Shareholding Company Limited (Fujian Jinlun Fiber Shareholding Company Limited), Fujian Litchi New Material Co., Ltd.(Fujian Litchi New Materials Co., LTD.), Ailisi (Putian) Woven Fiber Products Co., Ltd.(Ellis (Putian) Textile Co., LTD., Putian Hesen Textile Co., Ltd.(Putian Hesen Textile Co., LTD.), Fujian Zhengqi High-Tech Fiber Technology Co., LTD., Ltd.(Fujian Zhengqi High Fiber Technology Co., LTD.), Jinjiang Jinfu Chemical Fiber and Polymer Co., Ltd. Jinxing (Fujian) Chemical Fiber Textile Industry Co., LTD. Jinxing (Fujian) Chemical fiber Textile Industry Co.,Ltd. (Jinxing (Fujian) Chemical Fiber Textile Industry Co., LTD.), Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co., LTD., Ltd.(Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co., LTD.) The tax rate is 17.45%。India is 54.90%, Indonesia is 21.94% and Malaysia 21.45%。The case involves Vietnamese tax code 5402.33.00、5402.46.00和5402.47.Products under item 00。The measures will come into effect 3 days after the announcement。
贸促〔2021〕0708号预警信息：New Zealand has issued a recall of brown sugar glutinous rice cakes made in China
October 7th and 8th，The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) issued a recall notice，Xin Ao Trading Limited is recalling all batches and all dates of Mi 30 brown Sugar Ciba，ECLY Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of Xiangmi Pulled brown Sugar ciba，Because the product contains an undeclared allergen (gluten)。The Chinese ingredient list on the product label states that the wheat flour contains gluten, but the English ingredient list lacks this statement。According to the notice, the country of origin of the two recalled products is China, the name is rice thirty brown sugar glutinous rice cake and Xiangmi pulled brown sugar glutinous rice cake, the weight is 245g。Both products were sold in ethnic grocery stores across New Zealand and the products have not yet been re-exported。The recall does not affect any other Mi 30 and Xiang Mi Silk brand products, nor does it affect any other products imported by Xin Ao Trading Limited and ECLY Ltd。The New Zealand Food Safety Authority asks customers to check the packaging for a declaration of the presence of the allergen (gluten) before consumption and advises consumers with a gluten allergy not to consume the above products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund。
贸促〔2021〕0709号预警信息：The United States and Canada have issued recalls of Chinese-made bicycles
On October 13, the U.S. CPSC and Health Canada announced a recall of Specialized Tarmac SL7 bicycles made in Taiwan, China。The recalled product is bicycles。The bike frame may crack or break after a collision, posing a risk of falling and injuring the rider。So far, we have received two reports of bicycle frame breakage after bicycle collisions in the United States, but no injuries have been reported.Canada received one report of a broken bike frame after a bicycle crash, but no injuries were reported。The CPSC and Health Canada recommend discontinuing use of the product immediately and contacting Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair。
贸促〔2021〕0710号预警信息：Australia recalls cakes made in China
On October 18, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) issued a recall notice, only Food Trading Co Pty Ltd is recalling a brown sugar bubble tea flavoured cake because the product contains undeclared allergens (soy).。The recalled product, whose country of origin is China, is called HLY Brown Sugar Cake, weighs 290g and has a shelf life until January 8, 2022。Products have been sold in Asian grocery stores in Western Australia。Food Standards Australia advises consumers who are allergic to soya not to consume the above products and can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund。
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贸促〔2021〕0711号预警信息：马里 A reminder of the recent security situation in Bamako
At around 11:00 PM on October 5, an unidentified group of armed robbers robbed a residence of a Chinese citizen in Bamako and stole a mobile phone and some cash. One person was slightly injured. The person involved has been undergoing emergency stitches in a medical team and is currently in good condition。
去年Since August, the political situation in Mali has continued to be volatile. With the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections next year, various factors of instability and uncertainty will further increase. In view of this, the Embassy reminds the citizens in Mali to further enhance their security awareness, take necessary preventive measures, and take dual precautions against the epidemic and security。In case of emergency, please call the police and contact the embassy for assistance while ensuring your own safety。Mali hotline: 17, 80331; Chinese Embassy in Mali Consular Protection Hotline: +223-78110040; Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2021〕0712号预警信息：Brazil and Argentina cut MERCOsur's common external tariff10% agreed
Recently, Brazilian Foreign Minister Franza and Argentine Foreign Minister Cafero issued a joint statement saying that the two countries on the downgrade of the Southern Common Market (MERCOsur)"Mercosur") agreed on a common external tariff of 10%。The proposal is subject to consultation with Uruguay and Paraguay, the other members of MERCOsur。Mercosur Common External Tariff is a uniform import tax imposed by its member countries on products from other countries or regions, which can prevent a product from passing through a low-tax country and entering a high-tax country at a lower cost。According to Brazil's Economy ministry, Mercosur's tariffs on imports of various products average about 13 per cent, compared with an average of between 4 and 5 per cent in the rest of the world。
贸促〔2021〕0713号预警信息：Ethiopia attaches great importance to attracting investment in the pharmaceutical industry
Recently, Ethiopian Investment Commission director Lelis· Nemi went to the Chinese-funded Aifei Hospital for research and discussion, and said that he would attract more pharmaceutical companies to invest in Egypt based on the Corinto Industrial Park。The Ethiopian Investment Commission is the Ethiopian investment promotion and management agency and one of the federal government agencies directly headed by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia。
贸促〔2021〕0714号预警信息：The Ethiopian government approved the tax reduction form of the African Continental Free Trade Zone
The Ethiopian government has recently completed the approval process of the goods and services tax reduction form of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which is in the tax item table90% of products will gradually complete the tax reduction step in the next decade, another 7% of products will be exempted from tax reduction in the next six to thirteen years, and 3% of advantageous products have not been included in the tax reduction negotiation list。The signatories of the African continental Free Trade Zone have submitted tax reduction forms, and topics such as competition and intellectual property rights have not been included in the negotiating agenda。