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Mexico: The Ministry of Economy initiates anti-dumping proceeding that could affect imports of adult bicycles from China

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In brief

On 13 August 2025 the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF) the initiation of an antidumping investigation on imports of adult bicycles originating in the People’s Republic of China (“Initiation Notice“), which mentions 104 importers and 157 exporters, as potentially interested parties in the proceeding. Below, we share some comments in this regard.

Contents

  1. In depth
    1. Applicant companies
    2. Product under investigation
    3. Purpose of the investigation
    4. Interested importer/exporter
    5. Participation in the investigation
    6. Arguments and information

In depth

Applicant companies

The Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Bicicletas, A.C.; Bicicletas Mercurio, S.A. de C.V.; Bicicletas Veloci, S.A. de C.V.; Distribuidora de Bicicletas Benotto, S.A. de C.V.; and Línea Siete, S.A. de C.V filed the petition, arguing that imports of the product in question, from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024 were made under conditions of price discrimination (dumping), thus causing injury to the domestic production sector.

Product under investigation

The investigation is focused on the importation into Mexico of adult bicycles classified under Mexican tariff item 8712.00.05, originating from the People’s Republic of China.

Purpose of the investigation

The Unit of Unfair Trade Practices (UPCI) of the Ministry of Economy will analyze the potential impact that imports of the product investigated could have in relation to the domestic market, considering factors such as the volume of imports, behavior and trend of the prices of imports, among others. Based on this analysis, the UPCI will assess whether a causal link exists between the imported product and the injury or threat of injury to domestic production. If confirmed, the UPCI may impose provisional or definitive countervailing duties that must be paid upon importation of the product into Mexico.

Interested importer/exporter

The resolution mentions 104 possible interested parties as importers and 157 possible interested parties as exporters. The full list can be found here in the section D, numeral 21.

Participation in the investigation

Parties that consider having an interest, including exporters, importers and governments, may submit arguments, response questionnaires and evidence that they deem relevant, to try to influence the final decision of the authorities. 

Initially, the deadline to participate in the investigation expires on 23 September 2025; however, if additional time is required to submit the corresponding information, an extension may be requested.

Arguments and information

The arguments and evidence to be presented in these proceedings has to be assessed based on a case-by-case analysis. In general terms, the information to be submitted consists of data showing that the prices of the product are not lower than the normal value in the country of origin; market and economic studies showing that the prices are competitive and do not represent dumping; information showing that the company competes fairly in the international market, among others.

It should be noted that antidumping procedures are highly technical and specialized, involving both legal and economic aspects. Our experts in customs, trade and economic studies can assist with the investigation.

Our Firm will be pleased to discuss the scope and possible implications of this investigation for your business. 

The full text of the information can be found here.

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Adriana has over twenty years of experience in customs and foreign trade matters. She joined Baker McKenzie in 2001, became National Partner in 2005 and a Principal in 2018. She has prior experience working as legal director of Rules of Origin, Customs Procedures and Safeguards in the Mexican Ministry of Economy where she participated in the negotiation of several free trade agreements (FTAs) and in the first dispute settlement resolution cases initiated by Mexico against the US under the NAFTA. Adriana has been ranked a leading practitioner by Chambers and Partners at Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America as well as Legal 500 for ten consecutive years. She was an associate in our Guadalajara and Washington, D.C. offices and currently Heads the Firm’s North America International Commercial Practice Group in Mexico City.

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Hugo López Miranda joined Baker McKenzie Mexico as a partner in the International Commercial and Trade practice group in the Monterrey office. Hugo is a law professional with over 15 years of experience in customs law, international trade and taxation. He is well-versed in corporate governance and compliance for companies looking to do crossborder business. Before joining Baker McKenzie, Hugo was responsible for developing the foreign trade area with his previous firm. His practice focuses on providing consulting, regulatory proceedings, and litigation. Hugo works with clients to make their business processes more efficient and cost-effective. He is the current chairman of the Foreign Trade Committee - National Association of Corporate Lawyers (ANADE) Monterrey section.

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Andrea has over fifteen years of experience in international commercial & trade matters. She started her practice working in international business and supply chain management departments of multinational companies in the dietary, electric and energy solutions sectors. She teaches customs & foreign trade law at Universidad Iberoamericana, and has acted as counsel of the International Business Law Master's Degree Program.

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