Sayenko Kharenko’s international trade practice represented PJSC Stalkanat in the sunset review of anti-dumping measures on imports of cables and ropes originating in China into Ukraine.
Following the review, the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade adopted its decision on 10 March 2026 to extend the anti-dumping measures for an additional five years.
Sayenko Kharenko’s lawyers advised the client throughout the review process and supported engagement with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
The Commission concluded that the expiry of the measures would likely result in a recurrence of dumping and injury to the domestic industry. It also confirmed that the measures had achieved their intended effect by mitigating the negative impact of dumped imports. The decision preserves a more predictable competitive environment in a market segment highly sensitive to low-cost imports.
The Commission further took into account the significant export capacity of Chinese producers and the continued application of anti-dumping measures on similar products in other jurisdictions.
The extended measures are among the oldest anti-dumping measures in Ukraine – first applied in August 2008, carrying a duty rate of 123%. This is already the third sunset review, meaning the measures will remain in force for over 20 years, which remains rare in Ukrainian trade defence practice. The case demonstrates that anti-dumping measures can serve as genuinely durable and reliable protection for the domestic market.
The project team included Senior Associate Oleksandra Sandul and Junior Associate Maksym Mykytiuk, under the supervision of Partner Anzhela Makhinova.