EU Launched Anti-subsidy Investigation into Imported Chinese Coated Paper

The European Union has decided to launch an anti-subsidy investigation into imported Chinese coated paper on April 17, 2010.

The move comes two months after the EU launched an investigation into below-cost or "dumped" sales on Chinese coated paper, a product used in the publication of books and brochures, but this is the EU's first anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese products.

The latest inquiry stems from a March 4 complaint by the European Association of Fine Paper Manufacturers on behalf of producers who account for more than 25 percent of the EU's output of coated fine paper, said the European Commission, which did not identify any companies.

This investigation shall be terminated within 13 months as of the date of promulgation.