Argentina Ends 5 Year Anti Dumping Duty On Chinese Denim Exports

In a major decision, Argentina has ended its five-year-long anti-dumping measures on denim products originating from China. According to the announcement from Argentina’s Ministry of Economy on April 1, 2025, anti-dumping taxes, previously set at $3.23 per unit, have been reduced to zero for specific categories of denim fabrics.

The products impacted include cotton-rich denim fabrics, with a cotton content of 85% or more, as well as synthetic blends weighing over 200 grams per square meter. These items were previously subjected to strict anti-dumping duties under tariff codes 5209.49.00 and 5211.49.00 within the Mercosur trade bloc. The termination of these duties is expected to significantly boost trade opportunities for Chinese exporters.

This development comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions, with the United States pressuring Argentina to distance itself from China, particularly regarding their currency swap agreements. Despite U.S. threats to withdraw support for Argentina’s IMF loan applications, the Argentine government has reaffirmed its commitment to this economic partnership, highlighting the importance of Chinese support during financial crises.

The decision to lift the anti-dumping measures is expected to strengthen China-Argentina trade relations, a partnership that saw trade volumes reach $20 billion in 2023. With Chinese investments in Argentina growing by 500% since 2015, the collaboration across industries such as mining, energy, and infrastructure continues to expand.