2025-01969Notice

US Probes Cheap Glass from China and Malaysia

Published Date: 1/30/2025

Notice

Summary

The U.S. government found that glass products from China and Malaysia might be hurting American glass makers by being sold too cheaply or getting unfair help from their governments. Because of this, the government is starting a final review to decide if extra taxes or rules are needed to protect U.S. businesses. This could affect importers and buyers soon, so keep an eye out for updates and possible new costs.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Float Glass Imports Under Duty Review

Imports of float glass from China and Malaysia are the subject of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty investigations initiated effective November 21, 2024, with the Commission completing preliminary determinations on January 27, 2025. If Commerce and the Commission make affirmative final determinations, importers could face additional duties or restrictions that may raise costs for importers and buyers.

U.S. Glass Industry Injury Finding

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of float glass from China and Malaysia (determination completed January 27, 2025). That finding advances the case toward potential trade relief that could benefit U.S. glass producers if final relief is granted.

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Key Dates

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1/27/2025
1/30/2025

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