09.02.2026: Important update on EU punitive tariffs on ceramics & porcelain
The EU anti-dumping regulation on ceramic and porcelain imports from China has come into force. An anti-dumping duty of 79% now applies to certain ceramic products, resulting in significantly higher import and purchasing costs.
Over the past few months, we have intensively analysed the options available to cushion this development. Unfortunately, the new legal requirements leave no room for manoeuvre here, meaning that we have to take the additional costs of the affected items into account.
We are aware that this change is just as unpleasant for our customers as it is for us. This makes it all the more important for us to provide transparent information and clarity.
Ceramic products from China that are intended to come into contact with food, such as crockery, cups, mugs or bowls,are affected.
Important: Only goods in stock that can be delivered immediately are still available at the previous price. Items that are not in stock and need to be reordered are already subject to the new customs tariffs and therefore the adjusted prices.
The affected products are labelled on the corresponding product page in the shop.
Impending tightening of customs duties on many worm products
Trade at the limit: why we will have to massively increase the price of porcelain from March 2026
The background to this is the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1981, with which the EU Commission has cemented the protective measures for European porcelain manufacturers for a further five years. While political decision-makers talk about "fair competition", for specialist retailers this primarily means massive cost increases.
Current status: We negotiate for youWe
are aware of the implications for your business and are actively campaigning for reasonable framework conditions.
- Ongoing negotiations: We are in direct dialogue with our suppliers and logistics partners to mitigate the impact of customs duties as far as possible.
- Information flow: We monitor the legal situation on a daily basis and promise to keep you promptly informed of any developments and potential room for manoeuvre.
Why we still have to warn you
Despite our efforts, the current regulatory situation leaves little hope of a complete avoidance of the price increases. The rates set by the EU will peak at up to 36.1% (demands of up to 79% were even under discussion). Together with the regular third-country tariffs and the increased processing fees for imports, we must assume as things stand that the prices for porcelain and ceramic goods will rise massively from March/April 2026. In the calculation, this corresponds to an increase of up to 45% on the previous sales price.
Make provisions now: Strategic stockpiling recommended
As long as our current stocks last, we will offer you the usual conditions. However, as the first deliveries under the new customs regulations are planned for spring 2026, we strongly recommend that you
- Plan your requirements early: secure your core ranges before the new duty rates take effect in March/April.
- Utilise storage capacities: Use the current price level for your 2026 annual planning.
We will continue to fight for fair prices and keep you informed about the progress of the negotiations.
Official sources for further information:
- EU Implementing Regulation 2025/1981 - The full legal text on the introduction of customs duties.
- Case R831 (EU Trade Defence) - The official documentation of the case.
- Industry analysis on the price turnaround - Background reports on market developments in 2026.