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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 European Union's current trade policy is causing unrest in the deco market. At the centre of this is the R831 procedure and the associated extension and tightening of anti-dumping duties on porcelain imports from China. We are currently in intensive discussions, but must warn our customers of a drastic price turnaround in the spring.

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

We will offer you the usual conditions as long as our current stocks last. However, as the first deliveries under the new customs regulations are planned for spring 2026, we strongly recommend that you

  1. Plan your requirements early: secure your core ranges before the new duty rates take effect in March/April.
  2. 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.

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