(1)

As a result of the United States’ failure to bring the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (‘CDSOA’) into compliance with its obligations under the World Trade Organization (‘WTO’) agreements, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/196 a 4,3 % ad valorem additional customs duty was imposed on imports of certain products originating in the United States. In conformity with the WTO authorisation to suspend the application of concessions to the United States, the Commission is to adjust the level of suspension annually to the level of nullification or impairment caused by the CDSOA to the Union at that time. In 2023, the level of suspension was adjusted to a 0,164 % ad valorem additional customs duty, and Regulation (EU) 2018/196 was amended accordingly (2).

(2)

The CDSOA disbursements for the most recent year for which data are available relate to the distribution of anti-dumping and countervailing duties collected during the Fiscal Year 2023 (1 October 2022 – 30 September 2023). On the basis of the data published by the United States’ Customs and Border Protection, the level of nullification or impairment caused to the Union is calculated at USD 34,98.

(3)

The level of nullification or impairment and consequently of suspension has significantly decreased and is negligible. The resulting rate of additional import duty of 0,00002 % would have no trade effect and would result in a disproportionate administrative cost for the Union. The rate of additional import duty should therefore be set at 0 %.

(4)

To make sure that there are no delays in the application of the amended rate of additional import duty, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication.

(5)

Regulation (EU) 2018/196 should therefore be amended accordingly,