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.
