EAEU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Graphite Electrodes
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has announced anti-dumping duties on Chinese graphite electrodes.
The decision was formalized on September 26, 2025 following a final investigation by the Department for Internal Market Defence.
The EAEU found that Chinese graphite electrodes were dumped and caused material injury to domestic producers.
This measure aims to restore fair competition and protect the regional graphite electrode industry.
Detailed Anti-Dumping Duty Rates
The anti-dumping duties will remain in effect for five years.
Specific rates vary by Chinese manufacturer:
Fangda Carbon New Material Co., Ltd. – 21.73%
Jilin Carbon Co., Ltd. – 20.08%
Jiangsu Jianglong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. – 22.51%
Other producers – 20.91% or 22.51% depending on export valuation
These rates are calculated based on the export value and aim to ensure fair pricing in the EAEU market.
Product Specifications and Tariff Codes
The measures cover furnace-use graphite electrodes with a diameter of 520–650 mm.
Cross-sectional area ranges from 2,700 cm² to 3,300 cm².
Products fall under EAEU tariff code 8545110020.
This ensures accurate customs enforcement and prevents circumvention of duties.
Investigation Background and Timeline
The EAEU launched the anti-dumping investigation on February 28, 2025.
The review included market data analysis, industry consultations, and stakeholder input.
Interested parties were required to submit comments by October 13, 2025.
The investigation confirmed dumping and material injury, leading to the current five-year duty recommendation.
Impact on EAEU Graphite Industry
The EAEU graphite electrode industry supplies steel mills and foundries across member states.
Domestic producers reported profit declines and market share losses due to underpriced imports from China.
The new duties aim to protect local capacity, stabilize prices, and strengthen domestic supply chains.
This measure supports regional manufacturers and safeguards jobs in the sector.
Global Trade Context
The decision aligns with international trade defense practices commonly used in the steel and materials sector.
China remains the largest global exporter of graphite electrodes, often facing duties in other markets.
EAEU authorities emphasized compliance with WTO rules, ensuring that duties address unfair pricing without violating trade agreements.
The measure also signals the EAEU’s commitment to sustainable industrial growth and market stability.
Next Steps and Compliance
Member states will review the EEC recommendation before formal adoption.
Once approved, the duties will take effect immediately and remain valid until 2030, unless further review occurs.
Importers should review procurement strategies and comply with new tariff obligations.
The EAEU will continue to monitor market developments and assess the effectiveness of duties over time.
Conclusion: Securing Fair Trade in Graphite Electrodes
The EAEU graphite electrodes anti-dumping duties protect domestic industry and ensure fair competition.
By addressing dumped imports, the measure stabilizes prices and supports regional manufacturers.
Companies involved in graphite electrode trade should prepare for compliance and monitor market changes.
These measures will shape China-EAEU trade dynamics and secure sustainable industry growth for the next five years.
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