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Glass fibres, frequently used to make reinforced plastics (Photo: JeremyOK)

EU imposes tariffs on Chinese glass fibres

The European Union has slapped fresh tariffs on imports of Chinese glass fibres, arguing that they are being sold in the 27-member bloc at below cost price, a practice known as 'dumping'.

The tariffs will last five years at rates of up to 13.8 percent, the commission announced on Wednesday (9 March).

Chopped glass-fibre strands, glass-fibre rovings and mats made of glass-fibre filaments are all covered by the import duties, products frequently used to make reinforced plastics. <...

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Glass fibres, frequently used to make reinforced plastics (Photo: JeremyOK)

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