The Trade Remedies Authority has opened an interim review into the UK’s existing measure on ceramic tableware and kitchenware imported from China.
The authority said it had noted possible continued dumping of the goods, with rising volumes and falling prices despite current duties. Existing anti-dumping duties range from 13% to 36%.
Imports from China increased steadily by 22% between 2023 and 2025, according to the TRA. It said the expected effect of the measure would have been a reduction in import volumes over time.
The review will also consider pricing. The authority said the unit value of Chinese imports had fallen by up to 35% from 2022 to 2025, and that pricing at that level affected the competitiveness of UK industries.
The interim review will assess whether the existing measure is sufficiently offsetting dumping that is causing injury to UK industry, and whether changing the anti-dumping duty would be appropriate.
Businesses that may be affected by the investigation can register their interest on the public file by 4 August 2026. An online drop-in session for affected businesses is also due to take place on 24 July.
The TRA is the UK body responsible for investigating whether trade remedy measures are needed to address unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports. It said it had self-initiated the review because less than a year has passed since the current measure was applied.