Drops in Chinese tariffs to benefit pigmeat sector

China will drop its 20% tariff on EU pigmeat products to 9.8%

It is understood the measure will apply for a period of five years.

Following the final review of trade terms for EU pork and pig by-products, China has announced a reduced tariff.

The tariff applying to Irish pigmeat exports will be reduced from the provisional level of 20%, which has applied since last September, to 9.8% effective by December 17.