From hybrid vehicles and battery polymers to steel and chemical feedstocks, different European Union trade defence proceedings were initiated or reopened in September and October 2026. This overview covers the 15 entries listed in the Hanseatic Anti-Dumping Register from 1 September through 30 October 2026.
The table links directly to each proceeding. The descriptions explain the goods, countries of origin and reasons for the proceeding. Brief application examples help explain the materials; they do not add to the legal product scope. Opening a new investigation does not itself mean that a new duty has already been imposed.
For product checks, the precise description, exclusions and origin matter. The CN and TARIC codes below are reproduced for information and do not replace that assessment.
All proceedings at a glance
Latest first. “Details” leads to the description in this article; the Official Journal reference leads directly to EUR-Lex.
| Date | Product and origin | Proceeding | In this article | EU legal act |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | New hybrid passenger vehiclesNo individual country of origin specified | Safeguard investigation | Details | C/2026/5780 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | Polyvinylidene fluorideChina, India and Japan | Anti-dumping investigation | Details | C/2026/5554 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Furfuryl alcoholChina | Anti-dumping investigation | Details | C/2026/5408 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Wire rodChina | Anti-dumping expiry review | Details | C/2026/5244 |
| 09 Oct 2026 | Certain polyvinyl alcoholsChina | Reopening following a court judgment | Details | C/2026/5252 |
| 09 Oct 2026 | Aluminium flat-rolled productsChina | Anti-dumping expiry review | Details | C/2026/5183 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Cold-rolled stainless steel flat productsIndia | Anti-subsidy interim review | Details | C/2026/4997 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Certain steel wire ropes and cablesIndia, Thailand and Türkiye | Anti-dumping investigation | Details | C/2026/4914 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Certain cellulose ethersChina and South Korea | Anti-dumping investigation | Details | C/2026/4924 |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Acetylsalicylic acidChina | Anti-dumping investigation | Details | C/2026/4913 |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Cold-rolled stainless steel flat productsChina and Taiwan | Anti-dumping expiry review | Details | C/2026/4830 |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Cold-rolled stainless steel flat productsIndia and Indonesia | Anti-dumping expiry review | Details | C/2026/4857 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Citric acid and trisodium citrate dihydrateChina | Anti-dumping interim review | Details | C/2026/4814 |
| 01 Sep 2026 | SiliconChina | Anti-dumping interim review | Details | C/2026/4547 |
| 01 Sep 2026 | Steel prestressing wires and strandsChina | Anti-dumping expiry review | Details | C/2026/4636 |
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New hybrid passenger vehicles
No individual country of origin specified
Safeguard investigation
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Polyvinylidene fluoride
China, India and Japan
Anti-dumping investigation
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Furfuryl alcohol
China
Anti-dumping investigation
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Wire rod
China
Anti-dumping expiry review
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Certain polyvinyl alcohols
China
Reopening following a court judgment
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Aluminium flat-rolled products
China
Anti-dumping expiry review
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Cold-rolled stainless steel flat products
India
Anti-subsidy interim review
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Certain steel wire ropes and cables
India, Thailand and Türkiye
Anti-dumping investigation
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Certain cellulose ethers
China and South Korea
Anti-dumping investigation
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Acetylsalicylic acid
China
Anti-dumping investigation
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Cold-rolled stainless steel flat products
China and Taiwan
Anti-dumping expiry review
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Cold-rolled stainless steel flat products
India and Indonesia
Anti-dumping expiry review
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Citric acid and trisodium citrate dihydrate
China
Anti-dumping interim review
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Silicon
China
Anti-dumping interim review
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Steel prestressing wires and strands
China
Anti-dumping expiry review
The proceedings in detail
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30 Oct 2026 · New hybrid passenger vehicles · No individual country of origin specified
Product and uses
Hybrid vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with electric propulsion. The investigation concerns new passenger vehicles and may cover both externally rechargeable and non-externally rechargeable versions.
Reason and proceeding
A safeguard investigation was announced on 30 October. It concerns a trade defence instrument distinct from anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures.
Product scope
The scope covers certain new vehicles primarily designed to carry no more than nine people, including the driver, powered by a reciprocating internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. The number of driven wheels and external charging capability do not alter this description.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 8703 40 10; ex 8703 50 00; ex 8703 60 10; ex 8703 70 00.
TARIC: 8703 40 10 10; 8703 40 10 90; 8703 50 00 10; 8703 60 10 10; 8703 60 10 90; 8703 70 00 10.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/5780
Related regulations: Regulation (EU) 2015/478; Regulation (EU) 2015/755.
28 Oct 2026 · Polyvinylidene fluoride · China, India and Japan
Product and uses
Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF, is a polymer. One application is in lithium-ion batteries: PVDF grades can bind electrode components together or be used in separator coatings.
Reason and proceeding
The investigation follows a complaint lodged on 14 September by or on behalf of the EU PVDF industry. Initiation of the anti-dumping investigation was published on 28 October.
Product scope
The investigation covers PVDF in primary forms, including copolymers of vinylidene fluoride and other monomers. Primary forms are basic forms of the polymer rather than finished components. Copolymers combine different chemical building blocks in one polymer.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 3904 69 80.
TARIC: 3904 69 80 97; 3904 69 80 98.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/5554
16 Oct 2026 · Furfuryl alcohol · China
Product and uses
Furfuryl alcohol is a chemical feedstock for foundry binders. These binders help produce moulds and cores for metal casting. It is an industrial raw material rather than a beverage alcohol.
Reason and proceeding
TransFurans Chemicals BV and International Furan Chemicals BV lodged the complaint on 2 September. The anti-dumping investigation was opened on 16 October.
Product scope
The product investigated is furfuryl alcohol, CAS number 98-00-1, originating in China. A CAS number identifies a chemical substance.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 2932 13 00.
TARIC: 2932 13 00 30.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/5408
12 Oct 2026 · Wire rod · China
Product and uses
Wire rod is an input for further wire processing. Depending on the grade, it can become wire for fences, fasteners or technical applications.
Reason and proceeding
EUROFER requested the review on 30 June on behalf of EU wire rod producers. The expiry review of the existing anti-dumping measures began on 12 October.
Product scope
The scope comprises hot-rolled bars and rods in irregularly wound coils, of iron, non-alloy or alloy steel. Stainless steel is excluded.
CN and TARIC
CN: 7213 10 00; 7213 20 00; 7213 91 10; 7213 91 20; 7213 91 41; 7213 91 49; 7213 91 70; 7213 91 90; 7213 99 10; 7213 99 90; 7227 10 00; 7227 20 00; 7227 90 10; 7227 90 50; 7227 90 95.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/5244
Related regulations: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1805.
09 Oct 2026 · Certain polyvinyl alcohols · China
Product and uses
Polyvinyl alcohol, often called PVOH or PVA, is a water-soluble polymer. Applications include paper processing, adhesives and textiles. The chemical name refers to a polymer material.
Reason and proceeding
The reopening implements the judgment of 3 September 2026 in Case C-319/24 P concerning Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1336 on definitive anti-dumping duties. The reopening notice was published on 9 October.
Product scope
The proceeding concerns certain polyvinyl alcohols originating in China. Consult the linked reopening notice for the precise technical product scope.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/5252
Related regulations: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1336.
09 Oct 2026 · Aluminium flat-rolled products · China
Product and uses
Flat-rolled aluminium is processed as foil, strip, sheet or plate. Typical uses range from packaging to components for vehicles and ships. These examples explain the product family; they do not by themselves determine customs coverage.
Reason and proceeding
The Commission opened an expiry review on 9 October because existing anti-dumping measures were approaching expiry.
Product scope
The scope includes alloyed or further-worked products, without backing or internal layers of other materials: coils, strips, cut-to-length sheets and circular shapes from 0.2 to 6 mm thick; plates over 6 mm; and coils and strips from 0.03 to below 0.2 mm. Certain products are excluded. Certain imports for manufacturing aluminium composite panels qualify for duty exemptions subject to technical conditions; consult the notice for details.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 7606 11 50; ex 7606 11 91; ex 7606 11 93; ex 7606 11 99; ex 7606 12 50; ex 7606 12 92; ex 7606 12 93; ex 7606 12 99; ex 7606 91 00; ex 7606 92 00; ex 7607 11 90; ex 7607 19 90.
TARIC: 7606 11 50 25; 7606 11 50 86; 7606 11 91 25; 7606 11 91 86; 7606 11 93 25; 7606 11 93 86; 7606 11 99 25; 7606 11 99 86; 7606 12 50 25; 7606 12 50 88; 7606 12 92 25; 7606 12 92 93; 7606 12 93 86; 7606 12 99 25; 7606 12 99 86; 7606 91 00 25; 7606 91 00 86; 7606 92 00 25; 7606 92 00 92; 7607 11 90 48; 7607 11 90 51; 7607 11 90 53; 7607 11 90 65; 7607 11 90 73; 7607 11 90 75; 7607 11 90 77; 7607 11 90 91; 7607 11 90 93; 7607 19 90 75; 7607 19 90 94.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/5183
30 Sep 2026 · Cold-rolled stainless steel flat products · India
Product and uses
Stainless steel is familiar from sinks, household appliances and commercial kitchens. Cold-rolled sheets and strips can be processed into components for these uses.
Reason and proceeding
Following a request by Jindal Stainless Ltd dated 15 January, an interim review of the existing anti-subsidy measures began on 30 September. It is distinct from the two anti-dumping expiry reviews of 15 September.
Product scope
The review covers flat-rolled stainless steel products, not further worked than cold-rolled, in sheets or coils. Coils are rolled lengths of the material.
CN and TARIC
CN: 7219 31 00; 7219 32 10; 7219 32 90; 7219 33 10; 7219 33 90; 7219 34 10; 7219 34 90; 7219 35 10; 7219 35 90; 7219 90 20; 7219 90 80; 7220 20 21; 7220 20 29; 7220 20 41; 7220 20 49; 7220 20 81; 7220 20 89; 7220 90 20; 7220 90 80.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4997
24 Sep 2026 · Certain steel wire ropes and cables · India, Thailand and Türkiye
Product and uses
Wire ropes perform lifting and conveying tasks in cranes, winches and construction machinery, for example. They consist of steel wires assembled together. The investigated product group is defined by its technical characteristics and origin.
Reason and proceeding
The European Federation of Steel Wire Rope Industries lodged the complaint on 10 August. The notice initiating the anti-dumping investigation followed on 24 September.
Product scope
The scope covers steel ropes and cables with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 3 mm, including locked-coil ropes. Stainless steel ropes and cables are excluded. The products must originate in India, Thailand or Türkiye.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 7312 10 81; ex 7312 10 83; ex 7312 10 85; ex 7312 10 89; ex 7312 10 98.
TARIC: 7312 10 81 12; 7312 10 81 13; 7312 10 81 19; 7312 10 83 12; 7312 10 83 13; 7312 10 83 19; 7312 10 85 12; 7312 10 85 13; 7312 10 85 19; 7312 10 89 12; 7312 10 89 13; 7312 10 89 19; 7312 10 98 12; 7312 10 98 13; 7312 10 98 19.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4914
24 Sep 2026 · Certain cellulose ethers · China and South Korea
Product and uses
Cellulose ethers are chemically modified forms of cellulose. Members of this group can control consistency and water retention in building materials or paints. The group contains different types, so an application example does not replace checking the particular product.
Reason and proceeding
Ashland Industries Nederland BV, Ashland Specialties Belgium BV and SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG lodged the complaint on 10 August. The anti-dumping investigation was announced on 24 September.
Product scope
The proceeding covers certain cellulose ethers originating in China or the Republic of Korea. The initiation notice defines the technical scope; the cited ex CN code indicates that only part of the tariff subheading is covered.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 3912 39 85.
TARIC: 3912 39 85 30; 3912 39 85 60; 3912 39 85 90.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4924
23 Sep 2026 · Acetylsalicylic acid · China
Product and uses
Acetylsalicylic acid, or ASA, is known as a pharmaceutical active ingredient, for example in Aspirin. The proceeding concerns the chemical substance; naming a finished medicine does not define the customs product scope.
Reason and proceeding
Novacyl SAS lodged the complaint on 10 August. The Commission published the initiation of the anti-dumping investigation on 23 September.
Product scope
The investigation covers o-acetylsalicylic acid, CAS number 50-78-2, originating in China.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 2918 22 00.
TARIC: 2918 22 00 20.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4913
15 Sep 2026 · Cold-rolled stainless steel flat products · China and Taiwan
Product and uses
Stainless steel is familiar from sinks, household appliances and commercial kitchens. Cold-rolled sheets and strips can be processed into components for these uses.
Reason and proceeding
The European Steel Association requested the review on 15 June on behalf of the EU industry concerned. The expiry review of the anti-dumping measures was initiated on 15 September.
Product scope
The review covers flat-rolled stainless steel products, not further worked than cold-rolled, in sheets or coils. Coils are rolled lengths of the material.
CN and TARIC
CN: 7219 31 00; 7219 32 10; 7219 32 90; 7219 33 10; 7219 33 90; 7219 34 10; 7219 34 90; 7219 35 10; 7219 35 90; 7219 90 20; 7219 90 80; 7220 20 21; 7220 20 29; 7220 20 41; 7220 20 49; 7220 20 81; 7220 20 89; 7220 90 20; 7220 90 80.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4830
15 Sep 2026 · Cold-rolled stainless steel flat products · India and Indonesia
Product and uses
Stainless steel is familiar from sinks, household appliances and commercial kitchens. Cold-rolled sheets and strips can be processed into components for these uses.
Reason and proceeding
This separate expiry review follows a request from the European Steel Association dated 29 June. Opened on 15 September, it concerns anti-dumping measures for India and Indonesia.
Product scope
The review covers flat-rolled stainless steel products, not further worked than cold-rolled, in sheets or coils. Coils are rolled lengths of the material.
CN and TARIC
CN: 7219 31 00; 7219 32 10; 7219 32 90; 7219 33 10; 7219 33 90; 7219 34 10; 7219 34 90; 7219 35 10; 7219 35 90; 7219 90 20; 7219 90 80; 7220 20 21; 7220 20 29; 7220 20 41; 7220 20 49; 7220 20 81; 7220 20 89; 7220 90 20; 7220 90 80.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4857
14 Sep 2026 · Citric acid and trisodium citrate dihydrate · China
Product and uses
Citric acid is used, among other applications, as an acidulant and pH-control agent in foods and beverages. Trisodium citrate dihydrate is a form of its sodium salt and is used as a buffer, helping stabilise pH.
Reason and proceeding
N.V. Citribel S.A. and Jungbunzlauer Austria AG requested the review on 13 July. The interim review of the anti-dumping measures began on 14 September.
Product scope
The products covered are citric acid and trisodium citrate dihydrate originating in China. Existing measures were extended to imports consigned from Malaysia; country of consignment and origin are different concepts.
CN and TARIC
CN: 2918 14 00; ex 2918 15 00.
TARIC: 2918 15 00 11; 2918 15 00 19.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4814
Related regulations: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/607; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/32.
01 Sep 2026 · Silicon · China
Product and uses
Silicon is the chemical element with the symbol Si. Silicon metal is, among other uses, a feedstock for silicones, a different material family. One application of this raw material chain is therefore the chemical industry; silicon and silicone are not interchangeable terms.
Reason and proceeding
Euroalliages requested the review on 8 July on behalf of the EU silicon industry. The Commission initiated the interim review on 1 September.
Product scope
The review concerns silicon originating in China under CN code 2804 69 00. This code covers silicon containing less than 99.99% silicon by weight.
CN and TARIC
CN: 2804 69 00.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4547
Related regulations: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1394.
01 Sep 2026 · Steel prestressing wires and strands · China
Product and uses
These wires and strands are used to prestress concrete components, including precast parts, concrete sleepers and beams. A strand comprises several individual wires assembled together. PSC refers here to prestressed concrete.
Reason and proceeding
The European Stress Information Service requested the review on 1 June on behalf of the EU industry. The expiry review of the anti-dumping measures was opened on 1 September.
Product scope
The scope covers uncoated, coated or zinc-coated non-alloy steel wire and non-alloy steel strands, including coated strands, with no more than 18 individual wires. A carbon content of at least 0.6% by weight and a maximum cross-sectional dimension above 3 mm are required; origin China.
CN and TARIC
CN: ex 7217 10 90; ex 7217 20 90; ex 7312 10 61; ex 7312 10 65; ex 7312 10 69.
TARIC: 7217 10 90 10; 7217 20 90 10; 7312 10 61 91; 7312 10 65 91; 7312 10 69 91.
Initiation notice: Official Journal C/2026/4636
Key terms explained
- Anti-dumping
- Investigation of imports priced below normal value and possible injury to EU industry. Normal value often means the domestic price in the exporting country, but may be established by other methods.
- Anti-subsidy and countervailing duty
- This concerns certain government benefits to businesses and their effects on EU industry. A countervailing duty may offset such subsidies.
- Expiry review
- Examines whether dumping and injury would be likely to continue or recur if measures expired. For anti-dumping measures, it decides continuation or repeal, not a new duty level.
- Interim review
- A review during the life of existing measures, for example because circumstances have changed on a lasting basis. Depending on its scope, it may address the level of measures.
- Safeguard investigation
- Examines increased imports and serious injury or a threat of serious injury to EU industry. Unlike anti-dumping or anti-subsidy investigations, it does not require proof of unfair trade.
- CN and TARIC
- The Combined Nomenclature assigns eight-digit codes to goods. TARIC links classification to EU tariff measures and other trade policy requirements. The codes reproduced in this article are provided for orientation.
- ex before a CN code
- The prefix means that only part of the goods classified under that code is covered by the relevant description. The code alone therefore does not establish coverage.
- Coil percentage by weight CAS and pH
- A coil is a rolled length of metal strip. Percentage by weight expresses a mass fraction. A CAS number identifies a chemical substance. pH describes how acidic or alkaline a solution is.
Frequently asked questions
Does initiation already mean a new duty?
Initiation is initially an investigative step. Whether measures follow depends on the subsequent proceeding. Reviews concern existing measures. For a particular import, the product scope and applicable legal act must therefore be considered together.
Why are there several proceedings for the same steel?
For cold-rolled stainless steel flat products, origin and instrument differ: two expiry reviews dated 15 September concern anti-dumping measures, while the 30 September proceeding concerns anti-subsidy measures for India.
Where can affected businesses find deadlines and participation options?
The directly linked initiation notice contains the relevant deadlines and participation requirements. This article has a cut-off date of 30 October 2026; later developments are outside its scope.
