6 Key Updates on Eurasian Economic Union Anti-Dumping Investigation on Tires from Vietnam

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning truck tires originating from Thailand and Vietnam. The decision follows a determination by the Domestic Market Protection Department of the EAEU Economic Commission that the sharp increase in tire imports could cause significant harm to the Union’s domestic manufacturing industry.

EAEU Launches Investigation After Sharp Import Growth

The investigation was initiated on November 7th, 2025, based on complaints filed by domestic companies including Belshina, Omskshina, Cordiant, and Nizhnekamsk. According to the case file, the tires under investigation are truck tires used on various vehicles with multiple axles, including freight cars, buses, electric vehicles, dump trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers. These are rubber tires and tubes with rim diameters ranging from 17.5 to 24.5 inches, classified under HS codes 4011.20.100.0 and 4011.20.900.0.

According to the EAEU investigation notice, between 2022 and 2024, the import volume from Thailand and Vietnam into the EAEU increased by 2.6 times, and the market share of this product group in domestic consumption rose 2.4 times, creating significant pressure on domestic production.

Allegations of Dumping and Harm to EAEU Industry

The EAEU investigation authority alleges that imports from the two countries were sold at prices lower than the average prices of EAEU – produced goods (except in 2023). Production, economic, and financial indicators of the domestic EAEU industry declined during both the 2022 – 2024 period and April 2024 – March 2025 period, specifically:

• Production decreased by 6% and 14%
• Capacity utilization decreased by 5% and 6%
• Inventory increased by 15% and 19%
• Sales profit decreased by 59% and 78%
• Manufacturing profit margins decreased by 68% and 80%
• Profit margins on sales within the Union decreased by 62% and 76%

The notice also points out that truck tires from Thailand and Vietnam are primarily produced for export. The total production capacity of these two countries far exceeds the consumption demand of the EAEU market. Furthermore, Vietnamese tire manufacturers plan to launch new production lines with a capacity of around 1.4 million units, significantly expanding export potential.

The notice further mentions that recent investigations and trade defense measures by the United States, Brazil, South Africa, and Egypt, as well as the U.S. Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on imported tires (including products from Thailand and Vietnam), may redirect export flows toward the Eurasian market.

The provisional dumping margins alleged by the EAEU are:

• 24.17% for Thailand
• 19.59% for Vietnam

Investigation Procedure and Obligations of Stakeholders

The investigation follows Article 49 of the EAEU Treaty and Protocol Appendix 8 on the application of trade defense measures. Key timelines include:

• Registration of interested parties: within 25 days from the initiation date
• Requests for public hearings: within 45 days from the initiation date
• Submission of comments and information: within 60 days from the initiation date
• Sampling procedure: applied when the number of companies is large; companies must provide production and export data for the period July 1st, 2024 – June 30th, 2025

Companies must submit both confidential and non-confidential versions in Russian, following EAEU templates.

Consequences of Non-Cooperation

Under the Protocol, companies that:

• Fail to submit information
• Submit it late
• Or provide inaccurate data

may be subject to the “adverse facts available” (AFA) mechanism, resulting in the highest possible anti-dumping duty applied to non-cooperating entities.

Impact on Vietnamese Exporters

The investigation could lead to significant anti-dumping duties if Vietnamese companies do not fully cooperate, which would:

• Increase export costs to the EAEU market
• Affect the supply chains of regional importers
• Risk the highest possible duties if deemed to have provided unreliable data

Recommended Response from Authorities

1. For industry associations:

• The Trade Defense Department recommends quickly informing relevant companies about the alleged products so they can respond and manage the case, while urging companies to participate to avoid being considered non-cooperative.
• Maintain direct communication with the The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) for timely support.
• Identify the largest exporting companies during the investigation period (July 1st, 2024 – June 30th, 2025) to anticipate which companies may be selected as mandatory respondents.

2. For involved manufacturing and exporting companies:

Follow the procedural steps:

• Register as an interested party according to instructions.
• Provide full information for the sampling procedure within 25 days from the investigation start date, by December 2nd, 2025, at the latest. Failure to respond on time will be treated as non-cooperation and result in a high adverse duty rate.
• Fully respond to the investigation questionnaire if selected as a mandatory respondent, following instructions.
• Submit requests for public hearings within 45 days of the initiation date.
• Submit comments on the case (if any) within 60 days of the initiation date.

Closely monitor the investigation developments and proactively study and understand EAEU anti-dumping regulations, procedures, and requirements.

Fully cooperate with the Russian Federal Investigation Authority throughout the process. Any lack or partial cooperation may lead the EAEU authority to apply the highest anti-dumping duties based on available information.

Regularly communicate with the The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) to receive timely support.

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