>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕1040号预警信息：Turkey made an anti-circumvention final ruling on Chinese polyurethane impregnated textiles
On June 15, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued Notice No. 2022/16, making a final affirmative ruling on the anti-circumvention of polyurethane impregnated textiles originating in China, deciding to impose the following tariffs on the products originating in or imported from Malaysia and Greece: Tax code 5903.20.10.10.00和5903.20.10.90.The products involved in the case under Item 00 are subject to an anti-dumping duty of US $1 / kg;Tax number 5903.20.90.10.00和5903.20.90.90.The products involved in the case under item 00 shall be levied 2.Anti-dumping duty of US $2 / kg, where tax code 5903.20.90.90.Under 00 only laminate products for Malaysian manufacturer Innotech Textile(M) Sdn. Bhd.No anti-dumping duties are imposed。The measures shall take effect as of the date of promulgation of the announcement。
贸促〔2022〕1041号预警信息：The Philippines does not implement safeguards for Chinese-related linear low-density polyethylene particles
On June 14, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry issued Order No. 22-05 of 2022 to make a negative final ruling on the import of linear low-density polyethylene particles。Given that there was no increase in imports (absolute or relative) of linear low-density polyethylene pellets imported into the Philippines during the survey period from 2015 to June 2021, it was decided to terminate the safeguard investigation into them and not to implement the safeguard measures。The ASEAN tax code (AHTN 2017) of the product in question is 3901.10.12、3901.10.92、3901.40.00和3901.90.90。
贸促〔2022〕1042号预警信息：Mexico to Hua Steel and zinc alloy handle made anti-dumping sunset review final ruling
On June 15, the Mexican Ministry of Economy issued a notice in the Official Gazette to make a final anti-dumping sunset review of steel and zinc alloy handles originating in or imported from China。Because there is no necessary and sufficient evidence to show that the cancellation of anti-dumping measures will lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping of the products involved in China, it is decided to cancel the anti-dumping duties determined by the original final ruling, effective from the next day of the announcement。The TIGIE tax number of the product involved is 8302.42.03和8302.49.99。
贸促〔2022〕1043号预警信息：Turkey made the first anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on the Chinese screw water cooling system
6月14日，The Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued Notice No. 2020/17，The first anti-dumping sunset review of the screw type water cooling system originating in China made a positive final ruling，Continue to impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved on a CIF basis，其中，Chongqing Midea general refrigeration equipment Co., LTD. Tax number 8418.69.00.91.The full set of refrigeration equipment under Item 00 is taxed at 36.63%, tax code 8418 of other manufacturers.69.00.99.Other refrigeration equipment under item 19 is taxed at 49.64%。The products in question do not include water-cooling systems with absorption and centrifugal compressors。The measures will take effect from the date of the announcement and will be valid for 5 years。
贸促〔2022〕1044号预警信息：Pakistan launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Chinese-related polyvinyl chloride resin
6月8日，The latest announcement of the Pakistan Customs Commission on Case No. 50/2016 says，In response to an application submitted by a PVC resin producer in Pakistan，对原产于或进口自中国大陆、中国台湾地区、韩国和泰国的悬浮级聚氯乙烯树脂启动第一次反倾销日落复审调查，This case involves Pakistani tax code 3904.Products under 1090, the products are mainly used in the production of pipes and accessories, garden hoses, etc。The investigation period of this case is from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021。The existing anti-dumping duties shall remain in force during the investigation of the case。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。It is expected that the final ruling of the review will be made within 12 months of filing。The interested parties shall register their response within 10 days of the announcement, and submit the case comments, evidentiary materials and hearing applications within 45 days。Contact information of the investigating authority (Pakistan National Customs Commission) : Email: Khizar.ntc@gmail.com。
贸促〔2022〕1045号预警信息：Japanese companies to China-related specific mobile electronic equipment337 Application for Investigation
June 17, Japan Maxell, Ltd.Filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the U.S. Customs Act of 1930, alleging that certain mobile electronic devices exported to, imported into, and sold in the United States infringe its intellectual property rights。Lenovo Group Ltd., based in Beijing, China, and two companies in the United States are named as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1046号预警信息：South Korea has ordered import inspection of processed food made from silkworm pupae
On June 16, according to the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, due to the majority of customs inspection results were not qualified, South Korea newly designated four Chinese manufacturers to export insect processed food produced by silkworm pupae as raw materials for import inspection objects, inspection items acid value, peroxide value, E. coli。Inspection period: June 27, 2022 - June 26, 2023 (1 year)。
贸促〔2022〕1047号预警信息：Japan reports that China's exports of fried peanuts are unqualified
On June 16, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the excessive content of aflatoxin detected in the product, the Japanese Sendai Quarantine Office notified that the fried peanuts exported from China were unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1048号预警信息：Japan notifies China of substandard export of processed algae products
On June 16, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the unqualified composition specifications and purity test (sodium) of the product detected, the quarantine office of Kobe II in Japan notified that China's export of algae processed products were unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1049号预警信息：Finland reported that the charcoal chimney starter exported from China is not qualified
On June 16, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Finland notified China that the export of Clas Ohlson charcoal chimney starter (model: 31-6049) was unqualified。The plastic handle of this product is easy to melt at high temperatures, the user may be burned, and may also cause fire, which does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。Alarm number A12/00888/22。
贸促〔2022〕1050号预警信息：Hungary notifies China of defective export doll sets
On June 16, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Hungary notified that China's export Mile doll set (model: MLB017) was unqualified。The toy contains excessive amounts of DEHP, which may be harmful to children's health and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00887/22。
贸促〔2022〕1051号预警信息：Czech Republic notified China's export of electric toy cars unqualified
On June 16, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), the Czech Republic notified that China's export auto POLICE electric toy car (model: HCH418) was unqualified。The solder of this product contains excessive amounts of lead, which is harmful to the environment and does not meet the requirements of the European Union Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive)。Alarm number A12/00885/22。
贸促〔2022〕1052号预警信息：Latvia reports exports to ChinaUSB charger is not qualified
On June 16, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Latvia notified that China's export USB charger (model: MLB017) was unqualified。The product has insufficient insulation and users may come into contact with live parts leading to electric shock, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 62368。Alarm number A12/00832/22。
贸促〔2022〕1053号预警信息：South Korea has reported that China's exports of fried soybeans are substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, because the total number of colonies detected in the product exceeded the standard, the Jingin Department notified China that the export of fried soybeans was unqualified。In Korea, the standard for colony content in such products should ben=5, c=2, m=10000, M=50000。
贸促〔2022〕1054号预警信息：South Korea has notified China of unqualified dried shrimp exports
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of cadmium, the Jingin Department notified that China's export of dried shrimp was unqualified。In Korea, the cadmium content in such products should be maintained at1.Less than 0mg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕1055号预警信息：The Netherlands has notified that pet toys exported from China are unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, the Netherlands notified that the export of pet toys (model: H2103E) from China was unqualified。The infrared light emitted by the product is too strong and may be harmful to children's vision;In addition, there is no warning text or label for the laser, which does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and the European standard EN 60825-1。Alarm number A12/00890/22。
贸促〔2022〕1056号预警信息：The Czech Republic notified that the export of electric dolls from China was unqualified
On June 16, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), the Czech Republic notified that China's export of electric dolls (model: LLB-12208) was unqualified。The solder of this product contains excessive amounts of lead and cadmium, which are harmful to the environment and do not meet the requirements of the EU Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive)。Alarm number A12/00889/22。
贸促〔2022〕1057号预警信息：Slovakia reported that canned apricots exported from China were unqualified
On June 20, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Slovakia notified that canned apricots exported from China were unqualified due to the excessive tin content detected in the product。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.3610。
贸促〔2022〕1058号预警信息：Ireland notifies China of defective export of melamine molds
On June 20, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Ireland notified China that the export of melamine molds was unqualified due to the high formaldehyde content detected in the product。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.3614。
贸促〔2022〕1059号预警信息：Finland reports that China's export key rings are not qualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX official website news, Finland reported that Out of the Blue, Animolds key ring (model: 12/0939) is not qualified。The product metal will release excessive nickel, long-term contact with the skin may cause allergic reactions, does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00891/22。
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关于Some anti-dumping and countervailing measures will be taken in the first half of 2023
Notice of expiry
6月17日，The trade remedy Bureau of China's Ministry of Commerce issued a notice，In accordance with Article 48 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China，The period of collection of anti-dumping duties and the period of performance of price undertakings shall not exceed 5 years;however，If it is determined upon review that the termination of the imposition of anti-dumping duties is likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury，The period for collecting anti-dumping duties may be extended appropriately。According to Article 47 of the Anti-Subsidy Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the period of collection of countervailing duties and the period of performance of commitments shall not exceed 5 years;However, if it is determined upon review that the termination of the countervailing duty is likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of the subsidy or injury, the period of collection of the countervailing duty may be appropriately extended。In order to keep interested parties informed of the implementation period of the measures in a timely manner, the Ministry of Commerce's Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau informs the public of the anti-dumping and countervailing measures expiring from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 through this notice, please scan the code for details:
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贸促〔2022〕1060号预警信息：南非 Remind Chinese citizens to guard against kidnapping crimes
On June 16, the Chinese Consulate-General in Johannesburg issued a reminder that since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia, South Africa's economy has declined, unemployment rate remains high, and vicious crimes such as kidnapping and robbery have emerged across the country。The Wellcome area has reportedly seen dozens of kidnappings of foreign businessmen in recent months, with kidnappers demanding high ransoms。
Alert Chinese citizens in the territory，In particular, compatriots who operate shops in areas with high security risks, remote villages or resettlement sites far away from urban areas and inconvenient transportation，Awareness of prevention must be raised，Take a chance，Avoid paralysis，We will strengthen civil, technical and physical defense，Purchase security services and medical, personal and property insurance，Be prepared for a rainy day，Nip it in the bud，Ensure personal and property safety，Please call the police in time(10111) and reported the situation to the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg (+27-715111494) and the Chinese Police and Civilian Cooperation Center (011-6229515, 6228286)。
贸促〔2022〕1061号预警信息：Cameroon Chinese citizens are reminded not to travel to the southwest and northwest regions in the near future, but to Adamawa, North and Far North regions with caution
Recently, the Department of Consular Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a reminder that the overall security situation in Cameroon is grim。Violence continued in the southwest and northwest regions, with frequent attacks and kidnappings targeting foreign citizens。Adamawa, northern and far North regions have frequent terrorist activities, hijacking and terrorist attacks have occurred from time to time。
Chinese citizens are advised not to travel to the southwest and northwest regions of Cameroon in the near future, and people and institutions already there should evacuate or move to safer areas as soon as possible。Travel to Adamawa, Northern and Far North regions with caution, and local personnel and institutions have closely followed the situation, maintained high vigilance, strengthened security precautions and emergency preparedness, and ensured personal and property safety。Personnel in other areas to strengthen precautions, pay attention to safety。In case of emergency, please call the police in time(+237-117) and contact the Chinese Embassy in Cameroon (+237-697699283)。This reminder is valid until December 31, 2022。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕1062号预警信息：Rubber prices rise in Thailand
On June 16, the Thai Rubber Authority said that the price of fresh latex has fallen from the weekend, but it is still higher than the same period last year, latex per kilogram 51.At 59 baht, the price will remain at that level in the short term, but there are many positive factors driving up the price。The bureau said it was preparing measures to buy rubber and delay sales。
贸促〔2022〕1063号预警信息：Vietnamese durians will officially be exported to China
Vietnam has advised China's General Administration of Customs to complete the process of signing a protocol allowing Vietnamese durian exports to China, said the Plant Protection Department of Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development。At present, the Vietnamese side has completed all the technical documents, including the English version and the Vietnamese version of the protocol, and has sent them to the Chinese side, waiting for the Chinese side to agree and complete the formalities, and put forward the time for the two sides to sign the protocol。
贸促〔2022〕1064号预警信息：埃及 The Suez Canal Authority has announced a reduction in tolls for some passing ships
Recently, Egypt's Suez Canal Authority issued a statement, announcing that from or to the United States seaports, Caribbean ports, sailing to the western ports of the South Asian subcontinentOil and gas carriers (Port of Karachi, Pakistan, Port of Cochin, India, etc.) are subject to a 35% reduction in ordinary transport tolls。At the same time, the Suez Canal Authority announced the extension of tolls waivers for LPG carriers until the end of 2022, ranging from 20% to 75%。
贸促〔2022〕1065号预警信息：Peru promotes trade facilitation with ten Latin American and Caribbean countries
The National Customs and Revenue Authority of Peru has signed a mutual recognition agreement with the customs authorities of ten Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Dominica and Uruguay, to facilitate trade with each country。The agreement is the largest mutual recognition agreement to dateEleven signatories。The agreement recognizes more than 2,000 companies from 11 countries as authorized economic operators and facilitates their services in regional trade activities。
贸促〔2022〕1066号预警信息：The United Arab Emirates25 companies were included in Forbes' "Top 100 Middle East 2022" list
Recently, Forbes announced"Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the Middle East 2022"。Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have the highest number of companies on the list, with 33, 25 and 16 companies respectively, accounting for about 75% of the list。There are four UAE companies in the top 10。
贸促〔2022〕1067号预警信息：South Korea's overseas direct investment rose in the first quarter from a year earlier123.9%
South Korea Ministry of Strategy and FinanceAccording to a report titled "Foreign Direct Investment Trends in the first quarter of 2022" released on Thursday, South Korea's overseas direct investment in the first quarter of this year reached 25.4 billion U.S. dollars, up 123 percent year-on-year.9%。Direct investment in the United States was the largest at 87 percent.$300 million, followed by China (42.$600 million), the Cayman Islands (20.$600 million), Luxembourg (16.$100 million), etc。