Tehran solar Glass Anti-dumping

Does China have an anti-dumping duty on tempered glass?

The Finance Ministry had imposed an anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass for five years, with effect from August 18, 2017. In May 2022, DGTR recommended extending the anti-dumping duty on imported textured tempered glass from China by two more years.

When will China impose anti-dumping duty on solar glass?

Injury data has been furnished for this specified period and the preceding three years: April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, and April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The Finance Ministry had imposed an anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass for five years, with effect from August 18, 2017.

Why is India introducing anti-dumping duties on tempered glass?

As reported by knnindia.co.in, the proposed duty structure represents a strategic move to balance trade protection with the dynamic needs of India’s expanding solar energy market. DGTR has recommended anti-dumping duties on tempered glass imports from China and Vietnam, a key material used in solar panel manufacturing.

How will the dgtr impose tariffs on solar glass?

The proposal suggests a five-year duty structure, following an investigation launched in February 2023. Unlike traditional tariff measures, the DGTR has introduced a reference rate system to regulate the landed value of solar glass imports. Under this system, authorities will impose duties only when import prices drop below the reference threshold.