The EU has imposed a provisional 62% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese chamois leather in an attempt to protect European producers.

According to a document released by the EU, the decision to impose duties was made following a complaint lodged in May 2005 by The British Leather Confederation on behalf of producers representing a major proportion, in this case more than 70%, of the total Community production of chamois leather. The complaint was said to have contained evidence of dumping.

The Commission can impose provisional anti- dumping duties for six months.