EU Imposes 122.8% Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Phosphorous Acid
Summary
The European Commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of 122.8% on imports of phosphorous acid from China. This action follows an investigation that found dumped imports were causing injury to EU industry. The measure aims to level the playing field for EU producers.
What changed
The European Commission has finalized its investigation into dumped imports of phosphorous acid from China by imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty of 122.8%. This decision follows a finding that these imports are entering the EU market at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to the domestic phosphorous acid industry. The EU market for this chemical, used in producing phosphonates for various sectors including water treatment, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, is valued at €18 million annually, with imports from China accounting for €9.7 million.
Importers and users of phosphorous acid in the EU are now subject to this significant duty. While the Commission stated the impact on importers and users will be minimal, affected entities must account for the increased cost of goods. The definitive measures are published in the Official Journal, and companies involved in the trade of phosphorous acid should review the details to ensure compliance with the new duty rates. Failure to comply could result in further penalties or investigations.
What to do next
- Review definitive anti-dumping duty of 122.8% on phosphorous acid imports from China.
- Adjust import cost calculations and pricing strategies for phosphorous acid.
- Consult the Official Journal for specific product codes and detailed measure information.
Penalties
Definitive anti-dumping duty of 122.8% imposed on imports.
Source document (simplified)
The definitive anti-dumping duty imposed is 122.8%. Its imposition follows a Commission investigation which found that imports of phosphorous acid from China are entering the EU at dumped prices, causing injury to EU industry. The investigation established that imposing the duty will have little impact on importers or users of phosphorous acid in the EU.
Phosphorous acid is a chemical product used for producing phosphonates and similar such speciality chemicals. Phosphonates are used in various industry sectors, such as in water treatment, in agriculture, in construction and building materials, in the textile industry, or in the pharmaceutical sector. They are used as corrosion inhibitors, fertilisers, and plant growth regulators, among other applications – depending on the industry.
Some 9,000 tonnes of phosphorous acid are consumed in the EU every year. It is made in Germany and the Netherlands. The EU market for phosphorous acid is worth €18 million – with total imports of €9.7 million, all from China.
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Publication date 18 March 2026 Author Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security Location Brussels Country or region
- China
Trade topics
- Anti-dumping
- Trade defence
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