European Commission Imposes Heavy Duties on Chinese Fused Alumina Imports
The European Commission has introduced duties on fused alumina from China to protect local industry. These measures aim to secure supply and reduce risk.
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On January 16, 2026, the European Commission 
EUannounced the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of fused alumina from China 
CN. The commission established duty rates ranging from 88.7% to 110.6% to combat what it identified as injurious dumping onto the regional market. To balance the protection of domestic industry with the needs of manufacturing, a duty-free tariff rate quota has also been introduced for a limited volume of these imports.
EUannounced the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of fused alumina from China CN. The commission established duty rates ranging from 88.7% to 110.6% to combat what it identified as injurious dumping onto the regional market. To balance the protection of domestic industry with the needs of manufacturing, a duty-free tariff rate quota has also been introduced for a limited volume of these imports.
