Morocco protects its local producers by applying a definitive anti-dumping duty of 24.88% on imports of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from the United States. Entering into force on January 3, 2025 for a period of 5 years, this measure is a response to dumping practices which have disrupted the market. It aims to maintain the competitiveness of national industry in the face of imports deemed abnormally cheap.
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“In accordance with this new regulation, the amounts already collected under the provisional anti-dumping duty as well as the applicable VAT will now be considered definitive”}. Exceptions are, however, provided for certain imports, in particular those accompanied by an invoice validated by the Ministry of Industry. These imports will be exempt from the anti-dumping duty, which provides some flexibility for transactions deemed to comply with local standards.
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As a reminder, the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII) had already introduced a temporary anti-dumping duty of 5.5% on American PVC since February 1, 2024, following preliminary investigations. But it proved necessary to make an upward adjustment. Hence, a reassessment of the anti-dumping duty which goes from 5.5% to 24.88%.
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