The European Union has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on silico-manganese steel wire from China, with duty rates ranging from 75.3% to 102.4% depending on the exporting producer.
The measures are established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1929 of 7 August 2026, concerning imports of certain wires of silico-manganese steel originating in the People’s Republic of China.
The Regulation applies to specific silico-manganese steel wires currently falling under CN code ex 7229 20 00 and TARIC code 7229 20 00 10.
The new measures are particularly relevant for EU importers and industrial companies using welding wire, as the provisional anti-dumping duties may exceed 100% of the net, free-at-Union-frontier price, before duty.
Which silico-manganese steel wire is subject to the anti-dumping duty?
The anti-dumping duty on silico-manganese steel wire from China applies to products meeting specific technical characteristics.
The product concerned consists of wires of silico-manganese steel with a cross-sectional diameter of between 0.6 mm and 4 mm and containing, by weight:
- 0.2% or less of carbon.
- Between 0.6% and 1.4% of silicon.
- Between 0.9% and 1.9% of manganese.
- No other element in a proportion that would give the steel the characteristics of another alloy steel.
The wire may be coated or uncoated with copper, bronze or a wax/oil-based lubricant.
These products are commonly used as welding wire in different industrial applications.
CN and TARIC codes affected by the measure
The products covered by the provisional anti-dumping measures are currently classified under:
- CN code: ex 7229 20 00
- TARIC code: 7229 20 00 10
- Origin: People’s Republic of China
The use of the prefix “ex” means that the anti-dumping measure does not necessarily apply to every product classified under CN code 7229 20 00, but only to products meeting the specific description and technical characteristics set out in the Regulation.
EU importers should therefore verify the tariff classification, composition, physical characteristics and origin of the goods before determining whether an import is subject to the provisional duties.
Provisional anti-dumping duties from 75.3% to 102.4%
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1929 establishes different provisional anti-dumping duty rates depending on the manufacturer of the goods.
The rates apply to the net, free-at-Union-frontier price, before duty.
The provisional rates are:
- Changzhou City Yunhe Welding Material Co., Ltd.: 75.3%
- Additional TARIC code: 88FZ
- Juli Group: 102.4%
- Juli New Material Technology (Rizhao) Co., Ltd.
- Shandong Juli Welding Co., Ltd.
- Additional TARIC code: 88GA
- Other cooperating companies listed in the Annex to the Regulation: 93.1%
- The corresponding individual additional TARIC code must be used.
- All other imports originating in China: 102.4%
- Additional TARIC code: 8999
Correct identification of the exporting producer is therefore essential when determining the anti-dumping duty payable on import into the European Union.
75.3% anti-dumping duty for Changzhou City Yunhe
The lowest provisional individual rate established by the Regulation applies to Changzhou City Yunhe Welding Material Co., Ltd.
Imports of the product concerned manufactured by this company are subject to a 75.3% provisional anti-dumping duty, provided that all the conditions required to apply the individual rate are met.
For customs purposes, the company is identified by additional TARIC code 88FZ.
102.4% anti-dumping duty for the Juli Group
The Juli Group, comprising Juli New Material Technology (Rizhao) Co., Ltd. and Shandong Juli Welding Co., Ltd., is subject to a provisional anti-dumping duty of 102.4%.
The group is identified by additional TARIC code 88GA.
The same 102.4% duty rate also applies to all other imports originating in China that are not eligible for an individual rate or the rate applicable to other cooperating companies.
93.1% duty for other cooperating Chinese exporters
A provisional anti-dumping duty of 93.1% applies to other cooperating exporting producers identified in the Annex to the Regulation.
Importers wishing to apply this rate must verify that the manufacturer is included in the relevant list and that the appropriate additional TARIC code is declared.
Correct identification of the manufacturer is therefore a key factor in determining the applicable anti-dumping duty.
Commercial invoice required for individual anti-dumping duty rates
The application of the specified individual anti-dumping duty rates is conditional upon the presentation of a valid commercial invoice to the customs authorities of the Member States.
The invoice must include a declaration that is dated and signed by an official of the entity issuing the invoice, with the signatory identified by name and function.
The declaration must certify that the stated volume of welding wire sold for export to the European Union and covered by the invoice was manufactured by the identified company in the People’s Republic of China.
It must also include the manufacturer’s name and address, its additional TARIC code, and confirmation that the information provided in the invoice is complete and correct.
What happens if the required commercial invoice is not presented?
Where the required valid commercial invoice is not presented, the individual anti-dumping rate cannot be applied.
Instead, the duty rate applicable to all other imports originating in China will apply, namely 102.4%.
This requirement is particularly important because the difference between the individual rates can be significant. A shipment that could otherwise qualify for a duty rate of 75.3% or 93.1% may therefore become subject to the 102.4% rate if the documentary conditions are not properly fulfilled.
Importers should consequently review all commercial documentation before submitting the customs declaration.
Security required for release for free circulation in the EU
The release for free circulation in the European Union of the products concerned is subject to the provision of a security equivalent to the amount of the provisional anti-dumping duty.
This requirement should be considered both from a customs compliance and financial planning perspective, particularly given the high duty rates established by the Regulation.
As these measures are provisional, the applicable duties may subsequently be confirmed or amended following the final stage of the European Commission’s anti-dumping investigation.
What EU importers of silico-manganese steel wire should check
Companies importing silico-manganese steel wire from China should carefully review transactions affected by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1929.
Key elements to verify include the tariff classification, technical composition of the product, Chinese origin, identity of the manufacturer, applicable additional TARIC code and anti-dumping duty rate.
Where an individual duty rate applies, importers should also ensure that the commercial invoice contains all the declarations and information required by the Regulation.
These checks are particularly important given that the provisional anti-dumping duties on silico-manganese steel wire from China reach up to 102.4%.
Arola’s Customs Department remains available to provide further information and assistance regarding the application of these measures and their impact on import operations.
