Chinese electric cars: towards possible EU customs duties. While Chinese electric cars are sold more and more around the world, including in Europe, Brussels suspects unfair competition from Chinese manufacturers.
Customs duties could in fact be introduced in the EU, retroactively. The results of the investigation are not expected to be known before the end of the year, but the Commission is taking the lead. From March 7, all Chinese electric vehicles imported into the common market must be registered, which will allow customs duties to be applied from this date.