E&C’s International Trade Team, led by Ms. Di (Vivian) Wang, successfully secured new exporter status for three electric bicycle (e-bike) manufacturers from Zhejiang Province, China. This achievement resulted in a substantial reduction in anti-dumping duties applicable to their exports to the European Union (EU).
We submitted a new exporter review application to the European Commission (EC). The team then demonstrably cooperated with the EC’s investigation by providing comprehensive and verifiable evidence. This included actively assisting the companies in completing the new exporter review questionnaire and any supplementary inquiries. Ultimately, our efforts demonstrably established that the companies satisfied the EC’s criteria for new exporter recognition.
In EU anti-dumping proceedings, companies that did not export during the original investigation period and consequently lack individual tax rates can leverage the new exporter review process to gain access to the EU market. E&C’s proven track record in this area is exemplified by its success in securing new exporter status for multiple clients. This not only translates to significantly lower anti-dumping duties for the companies involved, but also opens the door to the EU market. E&C’s expertise serves as a valuable precedent for other companies seeking to navigate similar situations.
E&C’s International Trade Practice
- E&C is a pioneer in China’s anti-dumping and countervailing duty (CVD) legal practice, having established itself in this field since 2001. The firm boasts a comprehensive record of over 120 trade remedy investigations, representing more than 300 companies across various sectors. These sectors include, but are not limited to, optical cables, photovoltaics, wind towers, construction machinery, e-bikes, bicycles, steel, aluminum extrusions, chemicals, textiles, and ceramics.
- E&C’s international trade expertise extends to representing Chinese companies in anti-dumping, CVD, and safeguard investigations initiated by the EU, the United States, Canada, Australia, the Eurasian Economic Union, Ukraine, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Malaysia. The firm’s experience is not limited to defending Chinese companies; it also represents companies from Japan, South Korea, the United States, and India in anti-dumping investigations launched by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce concerning imports such as polyphenylene sulfide, acrylic fiber, sulfamethoxazole, and unbleached linerboard. Notably, a significant portion of E&C’s cases have concluded with either no duties, minimal duties, or favorable duty rates.
- E&C’s unwavering commitment to excellence in international trade law has been recognized by numerous prestigious legal ranking organizations for many years, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and LEGALBAND.
