Ministry of Commerce: Anti-dumping investigation against imported counterpart aramid filaments originating in the European Union will be initiated from November 6, 2026

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on November 6, the Ministry of Commerce issued Notice No. 57 of 2026, announcing the filing of an anti-dumping investigation against imported counterfeit aramid filaments originating in the European Union. Since the date of publication of this notice, the Ministry of Commerce has opened an anti-dumping investigation against imported counteraramid filaments originating in the European Union. The investigation determined that the dumping investigation period is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and the industrial damage investigation period is from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce Notice No. 57 of 2026 announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation against imported counteraramid filaments originating in the European Union

On October 12, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Commerce) received an official anti-dumping investigation application from Sinochem High Performance Fiber Materials Co., Ltd. and Hetai New Materials Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) against the aramid filament industry. The applicant requested an anti-dumping investigation against imported counteraramid filament originating in the European Union. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the “Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”, the Ministry of Commerce examined the applicant's eligibility, the relevant situation of the products applied for investigation, the situation relating to similar products in China, the impact of the products applied for investigation on the domestic industry, and the relevant situation in the countries and regions applying for investigation.

According to the evidence provided by the applicant and preliminary examination by the Ministry of Commerce, the applicant's production of aramid filament complies with the requirements of Articles 11 and 13 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China relating to anti-dumping investigation applications filed by the domestic industry. At the same time, the application included the content and relevant evidence required for filing an anti-dumping investigation as stipulated in Articles 14 and 15 of the “Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”.

According to the above review results, according to the provisions of Article 16 of the “Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”, the Ministry of Commerce decided to open an anti-dumping investigation against imported counterfeit aramid filaments originating in the European Union starting November 6, 2026. The relevant matters are now announced as follows:

I. Case Filing and Investigation Period

Since the date of publication of this notice, the Ministry of Commerce has opened an anti-dumping investigation against imported counteraramid filaments originating in the European Union. The investigation determined that the dumping investigation period is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and the industrial damage investigation period is from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.

II. Investigated products and scope of investigation

Scope of investigation: Imported para-aramid filaments originating in the European Union.

Product name investigated: Para-aramid filament, also known as aramid 1414 filament.

English name: Para-aramid filament yarns.

Product description: Para-aramid filament is a type of chemical fiber filament made of aromatic polyamide. It is a fiber composed of linear macromolecules composed of amide groups interconnected to each other with benzene rings. At least 85% of the amide bonds are directly connected between the two benzene ring pairs. The surveyed products include all types of counteraramid filament products, regardless of whether they have been colored, bonded, twisted, impregnated, coated, activated, etc.

Main uses: Para-aramid filament has excellent properties such as low density, high modulus, high strength, stable size, cutting resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, flame retardancy, insulation, etc., and can be used to produce fiber optic cable reinforcements, bulletproof fabrics, anti-cut fabrics, tire cords, automobile hoses, transmission belts, rope nets, power battery cases, etc., and is widely used in optoelectronic communications, rubber products, tire industry, automobiles, safety protection, aerospace, sports and leisure, environmental protection, etc.

This product falls under the “Import and Export Tariff Rules of the People's Republic of China”: 54021120, 54026130, and 55011100. Other products under the above tariff codes are not within the scope of this investigation.

III. Register to participate in the survey

Interested parties shall register with the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce to participate in this anti-dumping investigation within 20 days from the date of publication of this notice. Stakeholders participating in the investigation shall provide basic identification information in accordance with the “Reference Form for Registration to Participate in the Investigation”, explanatory materials such as the quantity and amount of the products being investigated exported or imported to China, the quantity and amount of similar products produced and sold, and related circumstances. The “Reference Form for Registration to Participate in Investigations” can be downloaded from the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau sub-website on the Ministry of Commerce website.

Stakeholders should register to participate in this anti-dumping investigation through the “Trade Remedies Investigation Informatization Platform” (https://etrb.mofcom.gov.cn)提交电子版本，并根据商务部的要求，同时提交书面版本). The content of the electronic and written versions should be the same, and the format should be consistent.

Stakeholders referred to in this notice refer to individuals and organizations as stipulated in Article 19 of the “Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”.

IV. Access to public information

Interested parties can download, read, transcribe and copy the non-confidential copy of the application submitted by the applicant in this case by downloading from the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau sub-website of the Ministry of Commerce or going to the Trade Remedy Disclosure Information Office of the Ministry of Commerce (tel: 0086-10-65197878). During the investigation, stakeholders can search the public information on the case through the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau sub-website on the Ministry of Commerce website, or go to the Trade Remedies Public Information Review Office of the Ministry of Commerce to search, read, transcribe and copy the public information on the case.

5. Comments on the filing of the case

Interested parties may submit written comments to the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce within 20 days from the date of publication of this notice if they wish to comment on the product scope and applicant eligibility of the survey, the surveyed countries (regions) and other related issues.

6. Investigation method

According to the provisions of Article 20 of the “Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”, the Ministry of Commerce may use questionnaires, sampling, hearings, on-site inspections, etc. to learn about the situation from relevant stakeholders and conduct investigations.

In order to obtain the information required to investigate this case, the Ministry of Commerce usually issues a questionnaire to stakeholders within 10 working days from the deadline for registration to participate in the investigation as stipulated in this notice. Stakeholders can download the questionnaire from the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau sub-website on the Ministry of Commerce website.

The “Questionnaire Questionnaire on Foreign Exporters or Producers in the Anti-Dumping Case against Aramid Filaments” includes information on the company's structure and operation, investigated products, export sales to China, regional sales, operation and finance, production costs and related expenses, estimated dumping margins, and checklists. The “Questionnaire Questionnaire on Domestic Producers in the Anti-dumping Case against Aramid Filaments” includes the basic situation of the company, the situation of similar domestic products, business and related information, financial and related information, and other issues that need to be explained. The “Questionnaire Questionnaire on Domestic Importers in the Anti-dumping Case against Aramid Filaments” included the basic situation of the company, trade in the investigated products and related information.

Stakeholders shall submit complete and accurate responses within the specified time. The responses should include all the information requested in the questionnaire.

7. Submission and processing of information

Stakeholders who submit comments, responses, etc. during the investigation process shall submit an electronic version through the “Trade Remedies Investigation Informatization Platform” (same website as above), and also submit a written version in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Commerce. The content of the electronic and written versions should be the same, and the format should be consistent.

If the information submitted by the interested party to the Ministry of Commerce needs to be kept confidential, they may submit a request to the Ministry of Commerce to treat the relevant information confidentially and explain the reasons. If the Ministry of Commerce agrees to the request, the interested party applying for confidentiality shall also provide a non-confidential summary of the confidential information. The non-confidential summary should include sufficient meaningful information to enable other stakeholders to have a reasonable understanding of the classified information. If a non-confidential summary cannot be provided, the reasons should be explained. If the information submitted by the interested party does not indicate that it needs to be kept confidential, the Ministry of Commerce will treat the information as public information.

VIII. Consequences of non-cooperation

According to the provisions of Article 21 of the “Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”, when the Ministry of Commerce conducts an investigation, interested parties shall truthfully reflect the situation and provide relevant information. Where interested parties fail to truthfully reflect the situation, provide relevant information, or fail to provide necessary information within a reasonable time, or otherwise seriously obstruct the investigation, the Ministry of Commerce may decide based on the facts already obtained and the best information available.

IX. Investigation period

This investigation began on November 6, 2026, and should generally be completed before November 6, 2027. Under special circumstances, it can be extended for 6 months.

10. Contact information of the Ministry of Commerce

Address: 2 East Chang'an Street, Beijing, China

Postcode: 100731

Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau, Ministry of Commerce

Tel: 0086-10-65198924 65198176

Fax: 0086-10-65198172

Website: https://trb.mofcom.gov.cn

Ministry of Commerce

November 6, 2026

This article was edited by the Ministry of Commerce, Zhitong Finance Editor: Chen Wenfang.