The EU imposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 10.2% to 20.2% in November 2021, followed by countervailing duties of up to 21.4% in 2022. Indonesia argues that the measures have severely restricted its exports to Europe and has filed a formal complaint with the WTO in 2023.Jakarta said it will continue to monitor the process to ensure the ruling is implemented, stressing the importance of swift compliance to reopen access to the European market.The case is part of a broader trade row between Indonesia and the EU, which ended talks on a free trade agreement last month. Just days earlier, the EU also announced it would appeal another WTO ruling in Indonesia’s favor regarding biodiesel import tariffs.What next?
After the WTO panel’s ruling, the EU can choose to comply, amend its measures, or appeal the ruling. The timing of the changes will depend on the legal steps taken in Geneva and Brussels.Source: Reuters — 3 October 2025.Frequently Asked Questions
What did the WTO rule regarding EU tariffs on Indonesian stainless steel?
A WTO panel found that EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on cold-rolled flat stainless steel from Indonesia breach global trade rules.
How large were the EU’s duties on Indonesian stainless steel?
Anti-dumping duties ranged from 10.2% to 20.2%, imposed in November 2021, followed by countervailing duties of up to 21.4% in 2022.
What is Indonesia asking the EU to do?
Indonesia is calling on the EU to immediately lift what it calls illegal tariffs and bring its policies into line with WTO rules.
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