Trade Remedies Authority (TRA): Progress on Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties for Chinese Imports of new Truck and Bus Tyres

Latest Updates

The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) is pleased to provide an update on the latest decisions from the Secretary of State and the ongoing efforts by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) regarding countervailing and anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of new truck and bus tyres.

A public notice was published on 31 July 2025, coming into effect from 1 August 2025, confirming the Secretary of State’s decision to reject the TRA’s recommendation and instead vary both the countervailing and anti-dumping amounts applicable to these imports. These measures concern pneumatic tyres, new or retreaded, made of rubber and used for buses or trucks with a load index exceeding 121, imported from China.

The TRA had previously recommended that the measures remain in place until November 2028 for countervailing duties and October 2028 for anti-dumping duties, following transition reviews initiated in May 2023. After public consultation and assessment, the TRA found it likely that subsidised imports and dumping would recur and cause injury to the UK industry if measures lapsed and recommended adjusting the duties accordingly. However, the Secretary of State determined it was not in the public interest to fully follow the TRA’s recommendations, opting instead for a variation and adjustment to the period of application.

Anti-dumping Duties

For Chongqing Hankook Tire Co., Ltd and Jiangsu Hankook Tire Co., Ltd (‘the Hankook Group’), for anti-dumping duties, the Hankook Group faces a rate of £6.55 per tyre from 1 January 2021 until 22 October 2028, while all other overseas exporters are subject to a residual rate of £45.71 per tyre. These rates supersede the previous Taxation Notices (2020/22 and 2020/23).

Countervailing Duties

Similarly, for the Hankook Group, the new countervailing duty rate of £0.00 per tyre applies retroactively from 1 January 2021 until 12 November 2028. For all other overseas exporters, the residual countervailing duty rate is £64.41 per tyre for the same period.

This update replaces previous indications of a 113% tariff hike, clarifies the expiry dates for these measures (12 November 2028 for countervailing duties and 22 October 2028 for anti-dumping duties), and provides the precise fixed duty amounts per tyre in pounds sterling.

The BTMA recognises that these trade remedies are crucial to ensuring fair competition and protecting domestic production, whilst the Secretary of State has executed the powers to adjust these duties in response to legal developments and in line with WTO rules.

The table below provides a comparison of the current applicable duties for Truck and Bus tyres produced in China according to the latest public notice:

We encourage all members to stay informed and participate in the upcoming discussions. Your input is invaluable as we navigate these complex trade issues and work towards a fair and competitive market that respects the environment and protects domestic production.

Supporting links:

• 31^st July 2025: Anti-dumping duties
• 31^st July 2025: Countervailing duties