EU anti‑dumping duties on Chinese tires could raise Croatian drivers’ costs by up to €64

The European Commission issued its final anti‑dumping regulation on 7 July, imposing duties on tires for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles imported from China. The duties vary between 4.3 % and 45.3 % depending on the manufacturer; the highest rate applies to Chinese producers that have not received an individual tariff. After the duty, VAT adds another €9‑16 per tyre, meaning a set of four tyres could become €36‑64 more expensive for consumers.

Chinese tyre manufacturers now hold roughly 28 % of the EU market, up from about 18 % three years earlier, with almost 93 million Chinese tyres worth over €2.5 billion imported into the bloc in 2024. The measures respond to complaints from European tyre makers that Chinese products were sold 30‑65 % below comparable EU prices, threatening domestic sales and production. Croatian motorists are expected to feel the price impact most directly, although the final retail cost will depend on how importers and retailers pass on the additional charges.