EU Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Aluminium Remain Active
Importers face continued cost premiums on Chinese-sourced flat-rolled products as the European Commission reviews the measures.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in International Trade
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On 9 October 2026, the European Commission initiated an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on aluminium flat-rolled products imported from China. These existing measures remain in full force while the review proceeds, impacting manufacturers and industrial users who source these materials.
Why it matters
The review ensures current import cost structures remain consistent for the foreseeable future, as trade duties ranging from 14.3% to 24.6% stay in place. Businesses relying on Chinese-sourced aluminium for manufacturing must continue to factor these specific premiums into their procurement and production budgets.
Current anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products range from 14.3% to 24.6%. The review process covers materials in coils, sheets, and circles with thicknesses ranging from 0.03 mm to over 6 mm.
The players
European Commission
The executive branch of the European Union responsible for trade policy, market investigations, and the enforcement of anti-dumping duties.
European Aluminium
The primary industry association representing the European aluminium value chain, which serves as the leading advocate for regional trade protection.
The details
The expiry review keeps existing anti-dumping measures active beyond their original 12 October 2026 expiration date. During this period, the European Commission will evaluate whether ending the duties would likely lead to a recurrence of dumping. Affected operators must account for these duties in their supply chain costs, as the regulatory window for reviewing these specific import measures remains open.
Timeline
26 January 2026: The Commission gave formal notice of the pending expiration.
June 2026: European Aluminium submitted the official review request.
9 October 2026: The European Commission formally initiated the expiry review.
12 October 2026: The original expiration date for the existing measures passed.
Market Landscape
The European Commission's decision to extend existing measures follows standard regulatory procedures for assessing persistent trade distortion. This review process mirrors established protocols used to evaluate whether domestic industry protection remains necessary under international trade rules.
Operators importing aluminium flat-rolled products from China should maintain current duty calculations in their financial planning, as no changes to import costs are expected during the review. Procurement teams should monitor Commission filings for updates on any potential modifications to duty rates that could affect future contract margins.
The takeaway
The ongoing review creates a period of regulatory continuity for importers, but it also signals that protectionist measures may persist for an indefinite timeframe. Review your current supplier contracts for clauses regarding duty fluctuations to protect against potential future rate adjustments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal.
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