The European Union has amended the anti-dumping measures applicable to certain iron or steel fasteners originating in China by granting an individual duty rate to Ningbo Orange Hardware Co., Ltd.
The change is established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1926 of 7 August 2026, which amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/191 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain iron or steel fasteners originating in the People’s Republic of China.
Following the acceptance of the company’s request for new exporting producer treatment, imports of the products concerned manufactured by Ningbo Orange Hardware Co., Ltd are subject to an anti-dumping duty of 39.6%, provided that the documentary requirements laid down in the Regulation are met.
This individual rate is significantly lower than the 86.5% anti-dumping duty applicable to all other companies where the conditions for applying the individual duty are not fulfilled.
Why does Ningbo Orange Hardware benefit from a 39.6% anti-dumping duty?
The amendment follows a request by Ningbo Orange Hardware Co., Ltd for new exporting producer treatment under the anti-dumping measures already in force on certain fasteners from China.
This mechanism allows an exporting producer that meets the relevant regulatory requirements to benefit from the duty rate applicable to cooperating companies not included in the original sample.
As a result, Ningbo Orange Hardware Co., Ltd is now subject to an individual anti-dumping duty of 39.6% on imports into the European Union of the fasteners covered by the measure.
For importers, identifying the manufacturer correctly is therefore essential, since the applicable anti-dumping rate may have a substantial impact on the final customs cost of the transaction.
Which iron or steel fasteners are covered by the anti-dumping duty?
The anti-dumping duty on fasteners from China applies to certain iron or steel fasteners other than those made of stainless steel.
The products concerned include:
- Wood screws, excluding coach screws.
- Self-drilling screws.
- Other screws and bolts with heads.
- Screws and bolts, whether or not supplied with their nuts or washers.
- Certain washers.
Screws and bolts used for fixing railway-track construction materials are excluded from the scope of the measure.
Companies importing these products into the European Union should verify the technical characteristics, customs classification, origin and manufacturer of the goods before customs clearance.
CN and TARIC codes covered by the measure
The products concerned currently fall under the following Combined Nomenclature codes:
- CN 7318 12 90
- CN 7318 14 91
- CN 7318 14 99
- CN 7318 15 58
- CN 7318 15 68
- CN 7318 15 82
- CN 7318 15 88
- CN ex 7318 15 95
- CN ex 7318 21 00
- CN ex 7318 22 00
For the CN codes preceded by “ex”, the scope of the measure is further defined by the following TARIC codes:
- 7318 15 95 19
- 7318 15 95 89
- 7318 21 00 31
- 7318 21 00 39
- 7318 21 00 95
- 7318 21 00 98
- 7318 22 00 31
- 7318 22 00 39
- 7318 22 00 95
- 7318 22 00 98
Correct tariff classification is particularly important because anti-dumping measures only apply where the imported goods fall within the product scope defined by the Regulation.
Anti-dumping duty of 39.6% for Ningbo Orange Hardware
Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1926, imports of the products concerned manufactured by Ningbo Orange Hardware Co., Ltd may benefit from an individual anti-dumping duty rate of 39.6%.
The rate applies specifically to the products covered by the anti-dumping measure and originating in the People’s Republic of China.
For customs purposes, importers must ensure that the manufacturer is correctly identified and that all documentary conditions required to apply the individual rate are satisfied.
Otherwise, the significantly higher rate applicable to all other companies may become payable.
Commercial invoice required to apply the 39.6% duty
The application of the individual 39.6% anti-dumping duty is conditional upon the presentation of a valid commercial invoice to the customs authorities of the Member State where the goods are declared.
The invoice must contain the declaration prescribed by the Regulation and must be:
- Dated.
- Signed by an official of the entity issuing the invoice.
- Accompanied by the name and function of the person signing it.
- Linked to the volume and product covered by the transaction.
- Properly identifying the manufacturer and the corresponding additional TARIC code.
The declaration must also confirm that the information contained in the commercial invoice is complete and correct.
This documentary requirement is therefore a key element for importers seeking to benefit from the individual anti-dumping rate.
What happens if the required commercial invoice is not presented?
If a valid commercial invoice containing the required declaration is not presented to the customs authorities, the 39.6% individual anti-dumping duty cannot be applied.
In that case, the imports concerned will be subject to the 86.5% anti-dumping duty applicable to all other companies.
The difference between the two rates is substantial and may significantly affect the total landed cost of the imported goods.
Importers should therefore verify the commercial documentation received from the exporter before lodging the customs declaration and ensure that all the information required under the Regulation has been correctly included.
What importers of fasteners from China should check
Businesses importing screws, bolts, washers and other iron or steel fasteners from China should review the anti-dumping measures applicable to their products before customs clearance.
In particular, importers dealing with goods manufactured by Ningbo Orange Hardware Co., Ltd should check the tariff classification, Chinese origin, identity of the manufacturer, applicable anti-dumping rate and commercial invoice requirements.
A correct assessment of these elements is essential to determine whether the 39.6% individual anti-dumping duty can be applied or whether the general 86.5% rate will become payable.
Careful documentary and customs compliance can therefore help prevent unexpected additional duties and ensure that the correct anti-dumping rate is declared at import.
