Mexico imposes ADD on footwear originating in China

The notice regarding the decision was published in the official gazette. The ADD took effect from September 4.

“Consequently, in order to provide fair competition conditions and defend the interests of the national production plant, definitive compensatory quotas of between $0.54 and $22.50 per pair will be established on imports originating in China that enter below the reference price of $22.58 per pair. These quotas will be in effect for the next five years and may eventually be extended,” the ministry said in a statement.

The anti-dumping investigation began on April 26, 2024.

The products investigated included boots with synthetic uppers and soles; basic, formal and dress sandals with synthetic uppers and soles; athletic sneakers with synthetic uppers and soles; athletic sneakers with textile uppers and synthetic soles; casual footwear with textile uppers and synthetic soles; and basic, formal, and dress sandals with textile uppers and synthetic soles.

Meanwhile, a new customs law will be discussed in the country’s parliament, changes in which will strengthen the Mexican government’s oversight capacity and penalise those who misuse customs patents.

Measures are also being taken to protect the textile and footwear industries by reducing and stopping temporary import of finished products.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)