The European Commission has confirmed the introduction of significantly higher anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese hardwood plywood, marking an important step in the fight against unfair trade practices.
(1) The duty for Pizhou has been increased from 25.1% (provisional) to 43.2%,
(2) The duty for all other Chinese producers has been raised from 62.4% (provisional) to 86.8%, i.e. nearly 90%.
This decision is unprecedented in scale and confirms the arguments presented by the Greenwood Consortium, which has consistently called for stronger protection of the European market. The duties will formally enter into force on 7 December 2025, following consultations and a vote by EU Member States.
At the same time, the Greenwood Consortium is aware of attempts to circumvent the measures through artificial modifications of Chinese products and their classification as coniferous plywood. In line with the earlier decision of the European Commission, imports of such products, now covered by a new TARIC customs code, continue to be registered at EU borders. Accordingly, the consortium declares that it will actively counteract such practices to ensure that the anti-dumping measures remain effective.
“The European Commission’s decision to raise anti-dumping duties on Chinese birch plywood to nearly 90% is a breakthrough step in defending a fair market in Europe. For years, we have pointed out that the scale of dumping by Chinese producers threatens both European businesses and jobs in our industry. We therefore welcome the confirmation and strengthening of measures protecting the market from unfair imports. At the same time, we are aware of attempts to circumvent sanctions through false product classification, and as a consortium, we will firmly oppose such practices. We are also pleased that the Commission has confirmed our concerns regarding dumping in the case of Brazilian softwood plywood — it is an important signal that Europe continues to defend the principles of fair competition.”
