28.09.2026 Regulation #EU #China #Import #Duties

EU imposes definitive duties of 40.5% to 67.1% on Chinese pea protein

The European Commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on pea protein originating in China. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2101 was adopted on 24 September 2026 and published in the EU Official Journal on 25 September 2026. Duty rates range from 40.5% to 67.1% and will apply for five years; the regulation replaces the provisional measures in effect since 29 April 2026 (European Commission; EU Law Live).

From provisional measures to a definitive duty

The Commission's investigation found that pea protein from China was entering the EU market at dumped prices and causing injury to EU producers. The regulation's official title — "…definitively collecting the provisional duty imposed…" — confirms that the act also definitively collects the amounts secured under the provisional duty in place since 29 April 2026 (EU Law Live).

Products covered by the duty

The measure applies to pea protein derived from all types of peas, including yellow and green field peas, in both solid and liquid forms, whether textured or not, with a protein content of more than 65% on a dry-weight basis; the regulation covers a range of CN and TARIC codes (EU Law Live). According to the Commission, the product is used as an alternative to animal protein — in food for human consumption, animal feed, pet food and aquafeed (European Commission).

Importer obligations under the new duty

The EU market for pea protein is worth about €175 million (Brussels Times). Companies importing pea protein from China will need to apply the new rates — from 40.5% to 67.1% — in place of the provisional rates charged since April. Importers should verify the tariff classification of their shipments and recalculate the landed cost of imports to reflect the new duty rate, which is set to run for the next five years (European Commission).

Primary sources

• European Commission: Commission acts against imports of pea protein from China, 25.09.2026
• EU Law Live: OJ — Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2101 on pea protein from China
• Brussels Times: EU targets Chinese pea protein with steep duties

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