Beijing: China’s Ministry of Commerce will extend anti-dumping duties levied on potato starch imported from the European Union (EU) for another five years, starting Thursday. The decision is aimed at protecting the domestic potato starch industry from potential harm caused by the dumping of imported products.
According to Namibia Press Agency, if anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of imported potato starch from the EU may continue or recur, potentially causing ongoing or renewed harm to China’s potato starch industry. The ministry emphasized the need for these measures to ensure the stability and growth of the local market.
China first imposed anti-dumping duties on imported potato starch from the EU in 2007, with the duties lasting five years. On April 18, 2011, the country announced an adjustment of the anti-dumping duty rates to between 12.6 percent and 56.7 percent. These measures have been periodically reviewed and extended to address concerns about unfair trade practices.
Potato starch is widely used in the food industry to make industrial materials, such as emulsifiers, as well as food products, such as instant noodles. The continuation of anti-dumping duties reflects China’s commitment to safeguarding its industries from external competitive pressures.
