The TRA has opened an interim review examining the significant increase of imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China.
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated an interim review into an existing measure on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China. The TRA has noted that there may be continued dumping of the goods with both increasing volumes and falling prices of imports.
Despite current duties (ranging between 13 - 36%), the volume of imports from China has not decreased and imports have increased steadily (by 22%) between 2023 and 2025. The expectation would be for there to be a decrease in response to the measure over time. Additionally, price per unit for the Chinese imports has decreased significantly since 2022, with Chinese import unit value falling by up to 35% from 2022 to 2025. Pricing at this level impacts the competitiveness of UK industries.
The TRA's review will assess whether the existing measure is sufficiently offsetting the dumping of goods that is causing injury to UK industry and whether it would be appropriate to change the anti-dumping duty.
The TRA's Co-Chief Executives Jessica Blakely and Carmen Suarez said:
"The TRA is initiating an interim review in response to evidence of continued dumping from China. The TRA's responsiveness to the change in market circumstances is just one example of how it is meeting the Government's strategic steer for a more accessible, assertive and agile trade remedies system."
Businesses that may be affected by this investigation can register their interest on the investigation's public file by 4 August 2026. Businesses affected can also join an
