What the definitive measure covers
The regulation applies to high-protein-content pea protein containing more than 65% protein on a dry-weight basis, in the covered CN/TARIC classifications, when originating in the People’s Republic of China. Product description, protein basis, classification and origin all matter. A generic label such as 'pea protein' is not enough to establish whether a shipment is in scope.
- Sanjia Group companies listed in the regulation: 40.5% definitive anti-dumping duty.
- Other cooperating companies listed in the Annex: 40.5%.
- Yantai Shuangta Food Co. Ltd. and all other China-origin imports: 67.1%.
Producer identity and invoice evidence can change the applicable rate
The regulation conditions individual company rates on presentation of a valid commercial invoice containing the required producer declaration and TARIC additional code. Without the required invoice, the rate for all other China-origin imports applies. Supplier identity, manufacturing entity and documentation therefore belong in the sourcing review before price is compared.
A non-China route is an origin question, not a routing shortcut
The definitive anti-dumping measure is specific to covered product originating in China. A genuinely non-China-origin product may fall outside that China-specific measure, but shipping through another country does not by itself change origin. Alternative sourcing should verify the manufacturing origin, technical specification, applicable classification, ordinary customs treatment and any other trade measures before commercial conclusions are drawn.
Normalize the specification before comparing alternatives
A credible alternate-source review should compare protein percentage and test basis, ingredient composition, physical form, certifications and food-safety documentation, MOQ, production capacity, lead time, packaging, payment terms, Incoterm and destination. A lower quoted price is not a sourcing advantage if the product or commercial basis is not equivalent.
Compare delivered economics with the duty visible
For an EU destination, compare the same usable quantity and specification under a common delivered-cost basis. Keep supplier price, freight, insurance, ordinary customs duty, anti-dumping duty where applicable, brokerage, port charges and inland delivery separate. Mark unknown values as unknown rather than treating them as zero. Current customs treatment should be confirmed for the actual transaction.
Common questions
Does Regulation 2026/2101 mean every Chinese pea-protein product has a 67.1% duty?
No. The regulation defines a specific product scope and company-specific rates. Covered imports from listed Sanjia Group companies and other cooperating companies in the Annex can be subject to 40.5% when the required conditions are met; Yantai Shuangta and all other covered China-origin imports are listed at 67.1%.
Does buying from another country automatically remove all import duties?
No. A genuine non-China origin may remove exposure to this specific China-origin anti-dumping measure, but ordinary customs duties, other trade measures, origin rules, taxes and transaction-specific requirements still need review.
Sources and further checks
Research guide. Verify current requirements for the product, destination and transaction date before relying on them for a transaction.