A Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answered questions from reporters on the final ruling of the anti-dumping investigation against imported pork and pig by-products originating in the European Union

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on December 16, a Ministry of Commerce press spokesperson answered questions from reporters about the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation against imported pork and pork by-products originating in the European Union. The Ministry of Commerce mentioned that in response to an application from the China Animal Husbandry Association, on June 17, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imported pork and pig by-products originating in the European Union. The ruling report shows that related pork and pig by-products imported from the European Union have been dumped, causing substantial damage to China's domestic industry. The Ministry of Commerce issued a final ruling notice on December 16, 2025, ruling that the EU corporate tax rate is 4.9%-19.8%, and decided to implement the final anti-dumping measures from December 17, for a period of 5 years.

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A Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answered questions from reporters on the final ruling of the anti-dumping investigation against imported pork and pig by-products originating in the European Union

Q: On December 16, the Ministry of Commerce issued a final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation against imported pork and pig by-products originating in the European Union. Can you tell me about the circumstances of this case?

A: In response to an application from the China Animal Husbandry Association, on June 17, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imported pork and pig by-products from the European Union. Currently, domestic industries are struggling to operate, and there are strong calls for protection. In this context, the Ministry of Commerce carried out investigations according to law and regulations, listened extensively to the opinions of all stakeholders, fully guaranteed the rights of all parties, and arrived at investigation conclusions objectively, fairly and impartially. The ruling report shows that related pork and pig by-products imported from the European Union have been dumped, causing substantial damage to China's domestic industry. The Ministry of Commerce issued a final ruling notice on December 16, 2025, ruling that the EU corporate tax rate is 4.9%-19.8%, and decided to implement the final anti-dumping measures from December 17, for a period of 5 years.

This article was edited by the Ministry of Commerce, Zhitong Finance Editor: Chen Wenfang.