Trade Remedy Digest — 2026-10-30

Summary

Today's chemical-relevant trade remedy activity centers on PET spunbond non-woven fabric from China, where the EU has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 39.8%–48.1% for five years, replacing provisional duties. Other notices concern steel products (PC strand) and non-chemical manufactured goods, which are listed as unmapped. Procurement readers sourcing non-woven polyester carriers for waterproofing/roofing should factor in the new EU duty levels.

By Product

PET Spunbond (polyester non-woven fabric)

• Case type / Stage: anti-dumping / final
• Trade route: China → European Union
• Measure / rate: Definitive anti-dumping duties 39.8%–48.1% for five years (provisional duties of 45.6%–50% had applied since May 2026)
• What changed: EU imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on PET Spunbond from China, replacing provisional duties; definitive rates range 39.8%–48.1% and will remain in force for five years.
• Procurement impact: Higher and more predictable landed costs for Chinese-origin PET spunbond; buyers may seek alternative suppliers or adjust sourcing/contract terms for waterproofing carrier materials.
• Source: Commission acts against imports of PET Spunbond from China (EU Trade Defence)

Non-chemical items skipped

Count: 4

• 泰国对华预应力钢绞线启动反倾销调查 — PC strand (prestressed concrete steel strand) is a steel product, not a chemical.
• Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From China; Determination — Diamond sawblades are tools/abrasive articles, not chemical products.
• Railway Tank Cars and Parts Thereof From Mexico; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations — Railway tank cars are capital equipment/transport goods, not chemical products.
• Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review — Ironing tables are household/consumer goods, not chemical products.

Sources covered

• CACS Export Response
• EU Trade Defence
• US Federal Register (ITC)

Generated for 2026-10-30 (Asia/Shanghai).