The EU'S Anti-Dumping Measures Against China Have A Variable &Nbsp; The Export Of Wenzhou'S Footwear Industry Is Not Optimistic.

December 10th, the EU's demand for China due to expire at the end of March next year.

The EU imposed a 16.5% anti-dumping duty on leather shoes originating in China in October 5, 2006, with a period of two years.

After sunset at the end of 2008, the European Commission again ruled that the anti-dumping duty would be extended for 15 months in December 2009 and expired in March 2011.

However, according to EU law, EU shoe companies can continue to make a review of complaints, but the complaint must be submitted by the end of December.

"Since the old shoe manufacturers in Italy and Spain want to continue to submit their retrial complaints, the EU footwear Federation is likely to submit an application before the time limit."

"If this is true, it means that the EU's anti-dumping case against China's leather shoes will be reintroduced to the sunset review process."

Since the EU anti-dumping case on leather shoes, the export of China's leather shoes has been declining.

Under the influence of the financial crisis, China's footwear export growth in 2009 was almost zero.

In the second half of 2009, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Ecuador have adopted trade protection measures against Chinese shoes.

As the anti-dumping case had great influence and lasted for a long time, in early 2010, the Ministry of Commerce drew WTO to set up a ad hoc group to hear the case.

In May 18th, the WTO dispute settlement body (DSB) formally set up an expert group to review the relevant provisions of the basic law of the European Union and the EU anti-dumping measures against leather shoes in accordance with WTO rules.

"The first round of the WTO expert group has just been concluded," Pu said.

The second round of the meeting will be held around January 20th next year, and the parties will plead at the meeting.

The outcome of the ruling will be seen in March next year. "

It is also known that in 2006, 5 Chinese shoe companies such as AOKANG thought that the European Commission had violated the law in the investigation process, and filed a judicial review in the first instance court of the European Union in December 2006.

The lawsuit that lasted nearly 4 years finally came to an end in March 2010: the European Court of first instance rejected the claim of 5 Chinese shoe companies.

In June 2010, AOKANG, who was not to be outdone, filed a lawsuit against the high court of the European Union. It asked the EU high court to rehear the doubts about the trial of the European Court of first instance.

"At present, the European Union High Court is hearing the defense procedures of the two sides involved. The procedure is expected to end early next year.

If necessary, the high court will also hold an oral reply. "

Pu Ling said that the European Union is a relatively respected coalition of laws. The case of AOKANG high court will not be disturbed by too many political and economic factors. The outcome of the high court decision should be more optimistic.