Based on EuCIA sources, the EC has released a document to the EU27 Member States for consultation on the ongoing investigation into certain glass fibre originating in China (AD549). The consultative document represents the final conclusions of the Commission since the start of the investigation on 17 Dec/09. The Commission considered the points raised by EuCIA & industry representatives to a large extend & is proposing definitive measures of 13.8% as of 16th of March 2011. Additionally, the proposal excludes yarns from the proceedings. This proposal follows the Commission Regulation 812/2010 imposing provisional import duties of 43.6% for a period of 6 months since the 17th of September. EuCIA welcomes the new proposal of the Commission to significantly reduce the duties by more than 50% as a first step into the Users direction, but continues to highlight that the impacts of such duties - if finally imposed, "Will seriously damage the composites production," and should not be underestimated.
