EU Set to Continue Asian Shoe Duties

In a move that will impact on promotional clothing/footwear suppliers, EU ministers are expected to vote to continue import duties on shoes from China and Vietnam. The meeting planned for 22 December is likely to vote for a 15month extension in favour of continuing the duties.

If approved the extension will levy up to 16.5% on leather shoes from China and 10% on those from Vietnam and will come into force on 3 January 2010.

In 2006 the Commission first imposed the tariffs after European manufacturers complained that they were unable to compete with the low cost producers from China and Vietnam.

Margot Parker

eurocom-consult.com

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