Responding to an EU anti-dumping investigation for a Chinese clean-energy company
Anonymised case · Professional reference
Background and challenges
A Chinese photovoltaic module producer faced an EU anti-dumping investigation and potentially high duties. An unsuccessful response could have cost it access to the EU market, placing approximately RMB 80 million in annual exports at risk.
Approach and implementation
The team worked with a local EU law firm to respond to the investigation. It collected and submitted production cost data, export pricing evidence and other materials; contested injury findings and addressed normal value, export prices and injury assessment; and engaged with the investigating authority.
Outcomes
The final anti-dumping duty was reduced from the provisional rate of 25% to 8%, protecting the stability of approximately RMB 80 million in annual exports to the EU.
Lessons for international cooperation and governance
Trade remedy investigations are a significant cross-border business risk. The case illustrates the importance of coordination across jurisdictions and professional submissions, and provides a reference for helping companies protect their overseas market interests.