Anti-dumping duties of 25.79~31.55% imposed on European PVC paste resin
The government has decided to impose 2026year 8month 5onward, 5years of 25.79~31.55% anti-dumping duties on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin from Germany, France, Norway, and Sweden. The measure is based on Hanwha Solutions' anti-dumping petition and the results of an investigation by the Trade Commission under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
The government has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin imported from Germany, France, Norway, and Sweden, starting 2026year 8month 5onward, for 5years. The duty rate is 25.79~31.55%.
The Trade Commission under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy accepted Hanwha Solutions' anti-dumping investigation petition and launched an investigation in 2025year 8month, announcing that it had confirmed dumping. The measure was decided in accordance with the Trade Commission's determination.
The product concerned is PVC paste resin, a plastic raw material in the form of fine powder that is processed into a paste by mixing it with a plasticizer. This raw material is used in everyday and industrial products such as artificial leather, wallpaper, flooring, and gloves.
These anti-dumping duties are imposed in accordance with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Anti-Dumping Agreement and the Customs Act. 7As of the month in question, the government explained that anti-dumping duties are currently being applied to a total of 36cases.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance said it would continue monitoring whether low-priced imports are disrupting the domestic market. Further details on implementation, including the date the duties take effect and the applicable period, will be provided through notices from the relevant agencies.