China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Wednesday that, starting on February 6, anti-dumping duties ranging from 12.6 percent to 56.7 percent on potato starch imported from the EU will be extended for another period of five years.

The decision came after a review of the anti-dumping measures, launched at the request of domestic potato starch producers, according to a statement released on the ministry's official website. The continued imposition of these duties aims to prevent potential harm to the domestic industry and ensure a level playing field in the market, it said.

The MOFCOM statement specified that beginning February 6, importers of potato starch originating from EU companies should pay the applicable anti-dumping duties to Chinese customs at the time of import.

Under the new measures, the specific anti-dumping duty rates for EU companies are as follows: Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. and Avebe Kartoffelstärkefabrik Prignitz/Wendland GmbH will face a 12.6-percent duty, while other EU firms, including Roquette Frères, will be subject to a 56.7-percent duty.

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