In recent months, many countries and regions worldwide have made significant adjustments to import/export tariffs and taxes on related products, involving industries such as metal products, chemicals, automobiles, and cross-border low-value parcels.
Asia
Japan
Plans to Significantly Increase "Departure Tax" in 2026
According to Kyodo News, the Japanese government, at a meeting on December 26, 2025, finalized a plan to raise the "International Passenger Departure Tax." Starting July 2026, the levy per departing passenger will be significantly increased from the current 1,000 yen (approximately 45 RMB) to 3,000 yen, automatically collected when purchasing international flight tickets. The Japanese government predicts revenue from this tax will rise to 130 billion yen in fiscal year 2026, 2.7 times the previous fiscal year.
Imposes 10% Consumption Tax on Low-Value Parcels
On December 4, 2025, the LDP's Tax Commission proposed a tax system revision requiring all imported low-value goods (primarily from China) to pay a 10% consumption tax regardless of value (previously exempt). This will take effect from 2026. The measure aims to eliminate "unfair competition" against domestic retailers from overseas platforms exploiting the low-value import tax exemption system. Japan's series of policies will significantly impact Chinese exports, as the vast majority of goods and low-value parcels (about 90%) on platforms like Temu and Shein originate from China.
Plans Additional Weight-Based Tax on Electric Vehicles
A draft revision to Japan's automobile-related tax system by the government and ruling party surfaced on December 16, 2025. According to the Asahi Shimbun on the 16th, the Japanese government has decided to impose an additional "EV Weight Tax" starting in 2028. EV owners will then pay taxes based on vehicle weight. The specific tax amount for the "EV Weight Tax" has not been determined; related discussions will begin after 2026.
Thailand
To Impose Tariffs and VAT on Imported Goods Valued at 1 Baht or More from January
Thai Customs announced that starting January 1, 2026, Thailand will uniformly impose tariffs and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on all imported goods valued at 1 Thai Baht or above, ending the previous tariff exemption for low-value imported goods. Thailand stated this policy is part of a systematic layout by the government based on protecting domestic industries, restructuring the tax system, and upgrading regulations.
India
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Tetrafluoroethane from China
On December 24, 2025, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance, issued a notification accepting the final affirmative anti-dumping recommendations by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies against tetrafluoroethane originating in or imported from China. It decided to impose anti-dumping duties for five years. The duty amount is the difference between the landed value and the minimum price, with minimum prices ranging from $4,423 to $5,251 per metric ton. The product falls under Indian Customs Tariff Heading 29034500. The measures take effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Cold-Rolled Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel from China
On December 18, 2025, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance, issued a notification accepting the final affirmative anti-dumping recommendations by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies against cold-rolled non-grain-oriented electrical steel originating in or imported from China. It decided to impose anti-dumping duties for five years as follows: $223.82/MT for the involved producers Wuhan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., and Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., and $414.92/MT for other Chinese producers. The product includes cold-rolled silicon steel flat products, whether in coils or not, and regardless of width and thickness. It falls under Indian Customs Tariff Headings 7210, 7225, and 7226. Cold-rolled full-hard silicon electrical steel (CRFH) used for manufacturing cold-rolled non-grain-oriented electrical steel is excluded. The measures take effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
South Korea
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Sodium Hydrosulfite from China
On December 17, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued Order No. 1149, officially imposing anti-dumping duties on sodium hydrosulfite originating in China. The rates are 12.87% for Yantai Jinhe Sodium Hydrosulfite Factory Co., Ltd. and its related company Yantai Jinhai Chemical Co., Ltd. and their exporter; and 33.97% for Maoming Guangdi Chemical Co., Ltd. and its related company and exporter, and all other Chinese producers/exporters. The product falls under Korean HS code 2831.10.1000. The measures take effect from the date of announcement and are valid for five years.
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Heavy Plate from China
On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced its decision to impose anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled carbon or alloy steel heavy plate originating in China for five years, effective immediately, with rates ranging from 27.91% to 34.10%. Concurrently, it approved a price undertaking proposed by member companies of the China Iron and Steel Association. For producers/traders listed in the appendix, the price undertaking applies, and anti-dumping duties are temporarily not levied.
Eurasian Economic Union
Multiple Countries Exempt Imported Electric Vehicles from Tariffs
Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union have agreed to grant tariff exemptions for electric vehicles imported into Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan starting in 2026. This exemption policy has certain restrictions on vehicle types and import quantities. Belarus can import up to 20,000 exempted pure electric vehicles. Armenia and Kyrgyzstan can import 15,000 pure electric or hybrid vehicles, respectively.
Europe
European Union
To Tax All Cross-Border Small Parcels from July 2026
The EU Council formally adopted a resolution on December 12, deciding that from July 1, 2026, a fixed tariff of €3 per item will be imposed on small parcels mainly entering the EU via e-commerce channels with a value below €150. Compared to the previously discussed €2 plan, the final rate was increased. This means an additional cost of approximately 8 RMB per parcel, significantly impacting cross-border transactions relying on direct postal small packages. The policy is expected to cover 93% of the EU's e-commerce transaction volume, encompassing almost all related cross-border parcels.
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Choline Chloride from China
On December 19, 2025, the European Commission issued an announcement imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on choline chloride originating in China. The rates are 115.9% for Shandong AoKete Feed Additives Co., Ltd.; 90.0% for Shandong Fengyin Feed Technology Co., Ltd. and Shandong Yinfeng Biological Technology Co., Ltd.; 94.9% for other cooperating companies; and 115.9% for all other companies. The product falls under EU CN codes ex 2923 10 00, ex 2309 90 31, ex 2309 90 96, ex 2106, and 3824 99 96. The dumping investigation period was from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and the injury investigation period was from January 1, 2021, to the end of the dumping investigation period. The measures take effect the day after publication.
Turkey
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Tin Mill Plate/Sheet from China and Others
On December 20, 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced its final affirmative anti-dumping determination on tin mill plate/sheet (tinplate) originating in Germany, China, South Korea, Japan, and Serbia. It decided to impose anti-dumping duties based on CIF value, with rates for China ranging from 23.88% to 50.08%. The product falls under Turkish tariff numbers 7210.11, 7210.12.20, 7210.90.40, 7212.10, and 7212.40.20. The measures take effect from the date of publication and are valid for five years.
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Acrylic or Modacrylic Products from China
On December 17, 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced its final affirmative anti-dumping determination on acrylic or modacrylic products originating in China. It decided to impose anti-dumping duties based on CIF value. The rates are 6.72% for Jilin Jilin Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. and Jilin Qifeng Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd., and 14.24% for other producers/exporters. The product falls under Turkish tariff number 5501.30.00.00.00. The measures take effect from the date of publication and are valid for five years.
Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Aluminum PV Frames from China
On December 13, 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced its preliminary affirmative anti-dumping determination on aluminum frames for photovoltaic panels originating in China. It decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties/cash deposits based on CIF value, with rates ranging from 14.79% to 31.40%. The measures take effect from the date of publication and are valid for up to six months, until the final determination is issued. The product falls under Turkish tariff number 8541.90.00.00.11.
United Kingdom
To Abolish Tariff Exemption for Low-Value Imported Goods
The UK Treasury announced it will abolish the tariff exemption for goods priced below £135. Originally, only goods over £135 were subject to a 25% tariff. If the exemption is canceled, it means all goods will be subject to the 25% tariff. According to The New York Times, this change will not take effect until at least March 2029.
Americas
Mexico
To Impose Additional Tariffs on Imports from Countries without Free Trade Agreements
On December 11, 2025, the Mexican Senate approved a bill amending the General Law of Import and Export Taxes. The bill will complete the legislative process by December 15 and take effect on January 1, 2026. The tariff bill adjusts tariffs on 1,463 product categories, increasing rates from the original 0-20% to 10-50%, covering approximately 17 industries including: textiles and apparel, iron and steel products, automobiles and parts, plastic products, home appliances, toys, furniture, footwear and leather, paper and paperboard, motorcycles, aluminum products, trailers and glass, cosmetics and soaps, etc.
United States
To Impose Additional Tariffs on Chinese Chips in 2027
The US government announced on December 23, 2025, that it will impose additional tariffs on Chinese chips in 2027, concluding the trade investigation into Chinese chips initiated by the previous Biden administration. US media analysis suggests that although the US government claims China's practices in the chip industry "harm US interests," the final decision at least delays imposing additional tariffs on Chinese chips for 18 months.
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Hard Gelatin Capsules from China and Others
On December 19, 2025, the US Department of Commerce announced its final anti-dumping determinations on hard gelatin capsules imported from China, Brazil, India, and Vietnam. It determined dumping margins as follows: 0.00%–18.71% for Chinese producers/exporters; 77.63% for Brazilian producers/exporters; 10.66%–26.69% for Indian producers/exporters (adjusted to 3.68%–19.71% after countervailing duty offsets); and 47.12% for Vietnamese producers/exporters (adjusted to 46.24% after countervailing duty offsets).
Colombia
To Impose 10% Import Tariff on Electric Buses
According to a report by Colombian website Valora Analitik on December 6, 2025, the government issued a decree setting a 10% tariff on imports of certain electric buses, aiming to strengthen the local electric mobility industry. The government emphasized that Colombia is the only country in South America with the capacity to assemble electric bi-articulated buses and is increasing local component integration. The domestic industry has the capacity to produce 1,500 buses annually and can expand to 3,000 with additional investment.
Canada
Imposes 25% Surtax on Specified Steel Derivatives
The Canadian government issued an official announcement that starting December 26, 2025, it will impose a 25% surtax on specified steel derivatives (such as steel wire, steel plate, etc.). This measure applies to steel derivatives imported from all countries, aiming to protect the domestic steel industry.
Makes Final CVD/AD Determinations on Thermal Paper Rolls from China
On December 9, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency made final affirmative determinations in its countervailing and anti-dumping investigations concerning thermal paper rolls originating in or exported from China. It determined a dumping margin of 282.1% and a subsidy amount of 10,134.87 RMB/MT (subsidy rate 77.0%) for Chinese exporters. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is expected to make its final injury determination by January 8, 2026. The product falls under Customs Tariff code 4811.90.00.90.
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire from China and Others
On December 3, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency made its final anti-dumping determinations concerning carbon and alloy steel wire originating in or exported from China, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and Taiwan. It determined dumping margins as follows: 58.1% for Ningbo Xinneng International Trade Co., Ltd.; 42.7% for Shanxi Yuci Yuanda Wire Products Co., Ltd.; 45.2% for Tianjin Huayuan Wire Products Co., Ltd.; 44.9% for Tianjin Xuhua Plastic Products Co., Ltd.; and 158.9% for all other Chinese exporters.
Brazil
Includes Windshields Originating in Malaysia within the Scope of Duties
On December 22, 2025, the Executive Management Committee of the Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber issued a resolution making a final affirmative determination in the anti-circumvention investigation concerning automotive glass from China. It decided to include windshields originating in Malaysia within the scope of the duties. The anti-dumping duty for the involved producer/exporter Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia) is $2,281.39/MT, and $2,761.35/MT for other Malaysian producers/exporters. The product falls under MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature codes 7007.21.00, 7007.29.00, 8708.29.99, and 8708.22.00. The measure's validity aligns with the existing anti-dumping measures. The resolution takes effect from the date of publication.
Cancels Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Nylon Filament Yarn from China
On December 2, 2025, the Executive Management Committee of the Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber issued a resolution deciding, on grounds of public interest, to cancel the provisional anti-dumping duties on nylon filament yarn originating in or exported from China by producer/exporter Yiwu Huading Nylon Co., Ltd. The product falls under MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature codes 5402.31.11, 5402.31.19, and 5402.45.20. The resolution takes effect from the date of publication.
Oceania
Australia
Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Freight Railway Wheels from China
On December 22, 2025, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission issued an announcement regarding its preliminary affirmative determinations in the anti-dumping and countervailing investigations concerning freight railway wheels from China. It decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties in the form of securities from December 22, 2025. The rate is 36.9% for non-cooperating producers (excluding Baowu Group Ma Steel Rail Transit Material Technology Co., Ltd., as its status is yet to be determined) and all other producers. As there is currently insufficient evidence to support a preliminary affirmative countervailing determination for Chinese products, the Commission will continue its investigation. The product falls under Australian Customs Tariff code 8607.19.00.20.
Africa
Zimbabwe
Significantly Increases Tariffs on Imported Textile Raw Materials
Recently, Zimbabwe's Finance Minister, Ncube, revealed that to support local production and strengthen the cotton-to-clothing value chain, the Zimbabwean government will increase tariffs on imported polyester staple fiber and dyed cotton woven fabrics from the current 10% to 40%, plus an additional surcharge of $2.5 per kilogram. He also proposed modifying the scope of materials eligible for the clothing manufacturer's duty drawback, excluding the aforementioned fabrics. These measures will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Morocco
Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on LED Street Lighting Fixtures from China
On December 23, 2025, the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade issued an announcement making a final affirmative anti-dumping determination on LED street lighting fixtures originating in China, recommending a 27% anti-dumping duty. The product falls under Moroccan tariff code 9405.42.00.10.