The European Commission announced on September 15, 2025, the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into PET Spunbond Nonwovens imported from China. The probe comes in response to a complaint filed by EU-based manufacturers Freudenberg Performance Materials and Johns Manville on August 8, 2025, alleging unfair pricing practices harming the bloc’s domestic industry.
Product Scope and Classification Codes
The investigation covers PET Spunbond Nonwovens categorized under EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes (ex)5603 13 90, 5603 14 20, and (ex)5603 14 80, with corresponding TARIC codes 5603 13 90 70 and 5603 14 80 70. The versatile material is widely used in packaging, construction, healthcare, and agriculture across the EU.
Investigation Periods and Timeline
The dumping investigation period spans from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, while the injury investigation covers January 1, 2022, through the end of the dumping period. A preliminary ruling is expected within seven months, with a maximum extension to eight months as per EU trade defense procedures.
Implications for Stakeholders
Chinese exporters and EU importers are urged to participate in the probe by responding to questionnaires and providing relevant data. The investigation will assess whether dumped imports caused material injury to the EU industry, potentially leading to provisional anti-dumping duties if preliminary findings are confirmed.
Post time: Nov-14-2025
