Chinese Duties on EU X-Ray Gear Violate Global Rules: WTO

China’s anti-dumping duties on European Union X-ray security-inspection equipment violate global commerce law, the World Trade Organization said in its second ruling condemning a Chinese trade-remedy measure.

China accused EU companies of selling the equipment on the Chinese market below cost, a practice known as dumping, causing what it called substantial injury to Chinese producers of the scanners. Port authorities, customs officials and air-cargo companies use the equipment to detect explosives, weapons, radioactive materials, narcotics, contraband and fake goods.