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Morocco Enforces 5‑Year Anti‑Dumping Duty on Egyptian PVC Imports
The Moroccan government has confirmed a definitive anti‑dumping duty on PVC resin imported from Egypt for a five‑year period. The measures target suspension‑polymerised PVC (HS code 39.04.10.90.00) and impose differentiated rates – 74.87 % on Egyptian Petrochemicals Company (EPC) and 92.19 % on all other Egyptian exporters – after an investigation showed that under‑priced Egyptian PVC was harming local producers. The duty replaces a temporary measure that was in force from June to October 2025 and will be collected together with the applicable VAT by the Customs and Indirect Tax Administration. An exemption applies to PVC produced by emulsion polymerisation, provided the invoice is validated by the competent authority.
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Background of the Measure
Morocco has formalised a definitive anti‑dumping duty on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin imported from Egypt. The duty applies to PVC obtained by suspension polymerisation and is classified under customs tariff position 39.04.10.90.00.
Specific Duty Rates
- 74.87 % for Egyptian Petrochemicals Company (EPC), the sole exporter that cooperated with the investigation.
- 92.19 % for all other Egyptian exporters.
These percentages reflect the dumping margins that were calculated after a comprehensive review by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Investigation Findings
The anti‑dumping inquiry, launched on 27 November 2024, examined import volumes, price levels and the economic health of the domestic PVC sector. Authorities observed a sharp rise in Egyptian PVC imports coupled with persistent under‑pricing compared with Moroccan market rates.
Final conclusions indicated that the low‑priced imports exerted sustained downward pressure on domestic prices, limiting local producers’ ability to raise their rates and harming key performance indicators such as market share, profitability and return on investment. A causal link between dumped imports and the identified damage was established.
From Provisional to Definitive Duty
Prior to the permanent measure, a provisional anti‑dumping duty was in effect from 6 June 2025 for four months. During that period, the affected shipments were subject to customs deposits.
With the definitive duty now in force, the Customs and Indirect Tax Administration will collect the final amounts owed, together with the corresponding value‑added tax (VAT). An exemption is granted for PVC produced by emulsion polymerisation, provided the invoice is stamped by the competent authority.
Legal Basis and Objective
The decision relies on Morocco’s commercial defence tools under national law and World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. Its aim is to restore fair competition for PVC – a critical raw material used across construction, agriculture and infrastructure sectors.