EU Files WTO Complaint Against China on X-Ray Security Scanner Import Duties

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The European Union filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against China regarding Beijing's imposition of dumping duties against imports of X-ray security scanners from EU member states.

"On 25 July 2011, the European Union requested consultations with China under the dispute settlement system concerning the latters definitive anti-dumping duties on x-ray security inspection equipment from the EU," said the WTO in a statement on its website.

If the two parties do not resolve the matter within 60 days under consultation, the EU can request the WTO to form a panel to adjudicate the matter.

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