The Finance Ministry has imposed definitive anti-dumping duty on certain float glass imports from China.
This follows recommendations of the Designated Authority in the Commerce Ministry in its second sunset review investigations on certain float glass imports from China and Indonesia.
The Revenue Department has now imposed anti-dumping duty of $ 218 per tonne on certain float glass imports from China. This duty will be valid for five years.
This anti-dumping duty has been levied on float glass of thickness 2 mm to 12 mm (both thickness inclusive) of clear as well as tinted variety (other than green glass).
It however does not include reflective glass, and processed glass meant for decorative, industrial or automotive purposes.
While recommending that anti-dumping duty be continued on certain float glass imports from China for the next five years, the Designated Authority also recommended withdrawal of existing duties against Indonesia.
The Designated Authority saw no credible evidence on the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping from Indonesia.
The petition seeking sunset review investigations was filed by Saint-Gobain Glass India Ltd, HNG Ltd, and Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd who collectively command 66 per cent share in total production in India.
There are two other known producers, Asahi India Glass Ltd and Gujarat Guardian Ltd, who have fully supported the application.