The EC is taking another step against dumping prices on fiber optic products from outside EU borders. An anti-dumping investigation has just been closed for fiber optic cables imported from India.
After a thorough analysis of cable sales from India and a calculation of possible damages resulting from dumped prices, the EC has decided to set the final tariffs at 6.9 – 11.4 percent (depending on the manufacturer). The level of duties is in line with what the EC proposed as an interim measure in July 2024.
The EC’s decision is expected to carry indirect positive aspects for customers. A significant increase in the influence of foreign suppliers could lead to a decrease in the innovation and quality of the products of domestic producers, who would have to increasingly reduce costs and adapt with the standard of products to producers from the East.
At the same time, it should be borne in mind that cooperation with suppliers who are not affected by further imposed tariffs is a guarantee of deliveries on time, stability of order fulfillment and invariability of prices. This is certainly of particular importance in the era of large telecommunications projects.
In such a situation, we encourage cooperation with domestic manufacturers such as FIBRAIN, who at the same time ensure a restrictive approach to production and quality control in accordance with high European standards.
We encourage you to read the latest document on the EC website:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202403014
