European Commission removes anti-dumping duties on US ethanol imports

摘要

In announcing its decision, the EC concluded that removal of the duty would not increase the chance of dumping of US ethanol on the market in the European Union (EU). The Commission announced a €62.9 per metric ton duty on all ethanol imports from the US in February 2013 for a period of five years. The duties were due to expire in February 2018, however the EC launched an expiry review of the measures at that time, ensuring that current duties remained in place for the duration of the review. The investigation has now concluded, with the Commission finding no evidence that removal of the US ethanol duties would encourage dumping in Europe.