China Launches AD Probe on EU Brandy Imports

China last week launched an antidumping investigation on certain brandy imported from the EU after receiving a complaint from the China Liquor Industry Association. China’s Ministry of Commerce said its investigation will cover brandy imported as early as Jan. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2023, and shipped in containers of less than 200 liters, according to an unofficial translation. The ministry said it’s accepting public comments for 20 days from Jan. 5. It’s expecting to complete the investigation before Jan. 5, 2025.

Beijing's announcement comes about three months after the European Commission launched a countervailing duty investigation on electric vehicle batteries from China (see 2310040012 and 2311280027).