
The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated on Wednesday that it will extend an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the European Union (EU) by three months.Given the intricacy of the case, the ministry said in a declaration that it has decided to extend the examination to July 5, 2025.
Initiated on January 5, 2024, following a request from the China Alcoholic Drinks Association on behalf of the domestic market, the probe had been reached be concluded by April 5, 2025.
The anti-dumping examination looks at spirits gotten by distilling grape white wine in containers holding less than 200 liters imported from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, according to the ministry.Since October 11, 2024, China has actually imposed temporary anti-dumping steps on brandy stemming from the EU.(With input from Xinhua)