The EU registers PVA imports from the Sinopec Group to enable retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties

On October 8, 2026, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2245, making imports subject to registration of certain polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) originating in China and produced by the Sinopec Group (Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co., Ltd. and Sinopec Great Wall Energy and Chemical (Ningxia) Co., Ltd.). The goods are covered by CN code ex 3905 30 00 (TARIC 3905 30 00 91). The registration expires nine months after the Regulation enters into force. Its purpose is to enable the retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties on registered imports if the conditions are met; whether duties will be imposed will be assessed at the end of the reopened investigation.