Jan 18, 2025 9:56 a.m.

China to lower import duties for 883 products, including polyolefins

China to lower import duties for 883 products, including polyolefins

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The Chinese government announced the reduction of import duties on 883 products starting 1 January 2020 to satisfy domestic demand and stimulate local economy. These products would enjoy tariffs of 3% instead of the previously 6.5%. 

Some of the petrochemical products including electrical grade homo-PP and PE cargoes priced above the $3800/ton CFR China. As such, the development is not expected to impact the commodity PP and PE market. 

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39011000

PE with density <0.94 but CIF price have to higher than 3800USD/ton

39012000

PE with density >0.94 but CIF price have to higher than 3800USD/ton

39021000

PP homo, electrical grade, with ash content not more than 30ppm 

 

Country

China