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Rejection of TRA recommendation to impose a definitive anti-dumping measure on bicycles and certain bicycle parts
10 September 2026
Lead MP
Jonathan Reynolds
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EconomyBrexit
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Jonathan Reynolds raised concerns about rejection of tra recommendation to impose a definitive anti-dumping measure on bicycles and certain bicycle parts in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated a transition review of the anti-dumping measure applied on bicycles and certain bicycle parts of Chinese-origin, considering whether dumping and injury to UK producers would recur if the measure was revoked. After reviewing evidence from domestic and international industry and organisations, the TRA recommended extending the measure for five more years. However, the MP rejected the TRA's recommendation and amended the description of category 2 goods to align with the pre-Brexit application, ensuring consistency and the public interest.
Stalybridge and Hyde
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated a review of the anti-dumping measure for bicycles and certain parts from China and other countries. The TRA recommended extending the measure for five years at the same duty rates (0% - 48.5%) but the MP decided to amend the description of category 2 goods to align with the pre-Brexit application, ensuring consistency with the EU's application and the public interest. This decision corrects the definition and necessitates HMRC considering refunds for UK importers who did not pay duties.
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