Turkey’s Anti-Circumvention Investigation on Woven Fabrics: A Wake-Up Call for UAE and Egypt Exporters

On 1 November 2025, Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade published Initiation Notice No. 2025/34, launching an anti-circumvention investigation on woven fabrics of synthetic and artificial staple fibers classified under HS codes 5513, 5514, 5515, and 5516.

The investigation targets exports originating in or shipped from the UAE, Egypt, and Korea, following evidence that Chinese-origin fabrics subject to existing anti-dumping duties might have been re-routed through these countries.

Scope and Objective

The inquiry seeks to determine whether:

1.Fabric production in the UAE, Egypt, or Korea merely involves minor processing of Chinese inputs; and

1. Such practices undermine the effectiveness of Türkiye’s current anti-dumping measures on Chinese woven fabrics.

If confirmed, Türkiye may extend the existing 44 % duty to the implicated exporters.

Why This Matters for Exporters

For UAE and Egyptian textile producers, this is not a routine review — it’s a critical compliance checkpoint. Companies that fail to cooperate risk inheriting the full Chinese duty rate, effectively shutting them out of the Turkish market.

Immediate Actions to Take

1. Cooperate fully: File intent-to-participate forms within the specified deadlines.

2. Prepare detailed data: Provide cost sheets showing domestic input sourcing and transformation stages.

3. Verify supply chains: Ensure traceability of yarns, fibers, and production records to demonstrate substantial transformation.

4. Engage counsel early: Experienced trade-remedy lawyers can help align technical and accounting data to defend origin claims.

   
   

   Strategic Implications

This case underscores a growing trend: regional authorities expanding anti-circumvention enforcement. The move signals that MENA exporters must tighten documentation and origin control to sustain access to key markets like Türkiye and the EU.

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