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1、 Encountered a special protection case for tires exported to the United States

On April 20, 2009, the Federation of Steel Workers of the United States filed a special safeguard measure accusation with the International Trade Commission of imposing quota restrictions on consumer tires imported from China to the United States. After five months of government consultation, legal defense, and industry lobbying, the Obama administration was ultimately forced to face domestic political pressure, disregarding facts and our strong opposition, and approved the tire special safeguard decision on September 11, Punitive tariffs of 35%, 30%, and 25% will be imposed on tires imported from China for small cars and light trucks for a period of three years. Although this decision has decreased compared to the previous recommendations of 55%, 45%, and 35%, it still has a serious impact on China's exports of tires to the United States.

2、 Party and State Leaders Pay Attention to the Tire Special Protection Case

In response to the special protection case of tires exported to the United States, the China Rubber Association and the involved enterprises jointly wrote three letters to Premier Wen Jiabao, reporting the situation and seeking government support. Premier Wen has given important instructions on this matter. In China, it is unprecedented for the highest leaders of the Party and the state to directly inquire about a tire product case; The efforts made by relevant national departments such as the Ministry of Commerce and our industry to respond to this case are unprecedented.

During the 5-month response to the special protection case of tires exported to the United States, the China Rubber Association organized and mobilized all efforts, took a series of measures, and cooperated with the Ministry of Commerce to fully organize the involved enterprises to carry out response work. Organize discussions on response measures; Participate in consultations with Assistant Representatives of the Office of the United States Trade Representative; Dispatched personnel to the United States three times to participate in negotiations, consultations, hearings, lobbying, and hiring American public relations companies for lobbying. And to write to US President Obama, to relevant organizations such as the Rubber Manufacturers Association of America, suggesting that the government propose countermeasures as soon as possible.

3、 India Ends Investigation into Special Protection of Chinese Passenger Car Tires

While responding to the special protection case of tires exported to the United States, India launched a special protection investigation on Chinese passenger car tires on May 18th. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce, the industry immediately organized a response. Through multi-level negotiations and sufficient legal defenses, the Indian Ministry of Finance's Safeguards Bureau issued a notice on September 30th, deciding to terminate the investigation into the special protection of Chinese passenger car tires. The Chinese rubber industry has won for the first time in responding to special protection investigations.

4、 The industry's economic growth rate rebounds quarterly

Having experienced the impact and impact of the international financial crisis, we have also encountered the world-wide attention and significant impact of the tire special protection case imported to the United States. However, the Chinese rubber industry has overcome difficulties and actively responded. In the face of severe and complex domestic and international situations, the economic growth rate has shifted from a rapid decline in the second half of 2008 to a quarterly rebound since 2009. According to the association's statistics, the export delivery value of the entire industry in 2009 was slightly lower than in 2008, the total industrial output value was slightly higher than in 2008, and the profits and taxes would be higher than in 2008. At the same time, the product structure has been further optimized. According to the association's statistics, the radial tire rate of enterprises has reached over 75%, the proportion of high-strength conveyor belts and V-belts has reached over 85%, the proportion of steel wire wrapped high-pressure rubber pipes has exceeded 35%, and the proportion of wet granulation carbon black has exceeded 80%.

5、 Carry out commemorative and commendatory activities for the 60th anniversary of the rubber industry in New China

In commemoration of the 60th year of the rubber industry in New China, the China Rubber Industry Association has recognized the promoters, leaders, and meritorious experts who have made contributions to the scientific development of the rubber industry since the founding of the People's Republic of China through procedures such as voluntary application by enterprises, recommendation by branches, balance by associations, online publicity, solicitation of opinions, and final approval. 27 people were awarded the honorary titles of "Promoter of Scientific Development of China's Rubber Industry", 65 people were awarded the honorary titles of "Leader of Scientific Development of China's Rubber Industry Enterprises", and 52 people were awarded the honorary titles of "Meritorious Expert in Scientific and Technological Progress of China's Rubber Industry".

6、 Adjustment of import tax rates for composite and synthetic adhesives

In 2009, China implemented varying tax reductions on composite rubber imported from various ASEAN countries. Among them, in 2009, the treaty tax rate with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar decreased from 5% to 0%, while the tax rate on composite rubber imported from Vietnam remained at 5%.

In 2009, the normal most favored nation tax rate of 7.5% continued to be applied to ASEAN countries for styrene butadiene rubber with tax code 40021919. For other synthetic rubbers, different adjustments will be made to old and new ASEAN member countries according to the agreement process, with a reduction of zero for old ASEAN member countries and 5% for new member countries Myanmar and Vietnam.

7、 Reduction of specific volume tax on natural rubber imports

Starting from January 1, 2010, China will further adjust its import and export tariff rates. Continue to implement selective taxation on latex, tobacco adhesive sheets, and label adhesive. Natural latex is charged at a low rate of 720 yuan/ton or 10%; The specific tax on the quantity of tobacco adhesive sheets and standard adhesive shall be adjusted from 2600 yuan/ton or 20% to: tobacco adhesive sheets shall be taxed at a low rate of 1600 yuan/ton or 20%, while standard adhesive sheets shall be taxed at a low rate of 2000 yuan/ton or 20%.

8、 China Rubber Association released the top ten sales figures for tire, non tire rubber products, and rubber trading enterprises in 2008

In order to promote the restructuring, growth, and internationalization of China's rubber enterprises, the China Rubber Industry Association announced on March 13, 2009 the top ten sales figures for tire, non tire rubber products, and rubber trading enterprises in 2008, and issued a certificate at the China Rubber Market Forum held in Guangzhou on March 18.

9、 Small and medium-sized enterprises receive support from innovation funds

In 2009, 18 projects in the national rubber industry received free funding from the Small and Medium sized Enterprise Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Science and Technology, with a support fund of 12.1 million yuan.

10、 Industry regulations are on an important agenda

In 2009, in collaboration with relevant government departments, the China Rubber Industry Association organized the formulation of the "Guiding Opinions on Structural Adjustment of the Rubber Industry" and the draft "Entry Conditions for the Tire Industry", which became the basis and basis for government departments to formulate regulatory documents. At the same time, the preparation of the "Guiding Outline for the 12th Five Year Scientific Development Plan of China's Rubber Industry" has been fully launched.