China to impose duties of up to 34.9% on EU brandy, starting July 5

HONG KONG, July 4 (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry issued its final ruling on brandy originating in the European Union on Friday, implementing duties of up to 34.9% for a period of five years starting from July 5 2025, a ministry statement said.

The ruling follows an investigation into European brandy, most of it cognac from France.