China reduces customs tariffs on pork

The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) has published the final tariffs that will be applied to European companies exporting pork over the next five years, which have been in effect since yesterday, December 17. Following an investigation into unfair competition initiated in 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed that it will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork from the European Union (EU). These tariffs are significantly lower than the provisional tariffs announced last September by China, which reached 62.4%. Specifically, according to the list of companies, the final tariffs are 4.98% for the Spanish company Litera Meat, 18.68% for the Danish company Danish Crown, and 19.8% for the Dutch company Vion. Additionally, companies considered cooperative partners — including most Spanish companies — will be subject to a tariff of 9.8%, which ...