For Chinese e-bike manufacturers and European buyers, landed cost in the EU is still heavily shaped by anti-dumping and countervailing duties. These measures continue to influence sourcing strategy, pricing and assembly decisions in 2026.
In January 2025, the European Commission extended anti-dumping and countervailing measures on e-bikes from China for another five years after an expiry review. The Commission said the review found continued dumping and subsidization and concluded that removing the measures could damage the EU industry.
The anti-dumping rates referenced by the Commission range from 10.3% to 70.1%, while countervailing duties range from 3.9% to 17.2%, depending on the producer and applicable tariff code. The measures are highly company-specific, so importers must verify the correct TARIC additional code and duty treatment rather than assume a single China-wide rate.
For OEM factories, this makes European strategy more complex than simply quoting an FOB price. Customers may compare direct imports from China with European assembly, alternative sourcing structures, locally stocked inventory and suppliers that have clearer customs documentation. Manufacturers that understand tariff treatment, origin documentation and EU compliance can support buyers more effectively and reduce friction in procurement.
Key Industry Takeaways• EU measures were extended for another five years in Jan 2025• Anti-dumping duties cited by the Commission: 10.3%–70.1%• Countervailing duties cited: 3.9%–17.2%• Rates are producer-specific and tied to customs codes• Landed-cost analysis is essential for European B2B quotations