Cases Where a Producer/Exporter Certificate Must Be Issued

Producer/Exporter Certificate Mandatory Under Communiqué 2025/1: Critical for Correct Anti-Dumping Duty Rates
As a result of unfair competition investigations in imports, anti-dumping and countervailing duty rates often vary not only by country of origin but also by individual firms within the same country. This makes accurate “firm-based” declarations crucial in determining which rate will apply during importation.
To address this need, Communiqué No. 2025/1 on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports has introduced a requirement: submission of a Producer/Exporter Certificate for products subject to measures, ensuring the correct calculation of duties.
Effective Date
The regulation will enter into force on 26 May 2025.
What Is the Producer/Exporter Certificate and How to Obtain It?
Importers must obtain the certificate from the exporter or supplier of the product subject to measures, using the format provided in the annex of the Communiqué. The certificate must:
•    Be prepared electronically in English
•    Bear a wet signature by an authorized signatory
How to Submit in Customs Declaration?
The certificate must be attached to the customs declaration during import and declared in Box 44.
Consequences of Non-Submission
If the certificate is not submitted or deemed invalid:
•    The highest anti-dumping or countervailing duty rate may be applied
•    There is also a risk of penalties under customs legislation
Therefore, for products subject to anti-dumping duties, it is critical that importers complete the certification process before shipment to avoid risks in practice.