Extra Taxes Hit Chinese and Malaysian Glass for Unfair Subsidies
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting April 6, 2026, the U.S. is adding extra taxes on float glass products imported from China and Malaysia because these countries gave unfair government help to their glass makers. This move protects American glass companies from being hurt by cheaper, subsidized imports. Importers will now pay more, helping level the playing field for U.S. businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Importers Must Pay New CVDs
If you import float glass from China or Malaysia, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess countervailing duties on unliquidated entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after May 19, 2025. CBP will also require cash deposits equal to the listed rates beginning with the publication of the ITC's final injury determinations in the Federal Register (applicable April 6, 2026).
Company-Specific Duty Rates Listed
The notice lists specific countervailable subsidy rates for named producers and an all-others rate. For China, Xinyi Group is 19.75% and three companies (Shandong Jinjing, Hubei Sanxia, and Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington) have rates of 113.34%; the all-others rate is 19.75%. For Malaysia, Jinjing Technology Malaysia is 17.25%, Xinyi Energy Smart (M) is 28.45%, NSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass) is 101.99%, and the all-others rate is 27.32%.
U.S. Glass Industry Protection Restored
The Department of Commerce issued countervailing duty orders to address subsidized float glass imports from China and Malaysia and to protect U.S. float glass producers. The orders are intended to level the playing field for American glass companies by making subsidized imports subject to duties.
Limited Exception for Certain Entries
Entries of float glass from China and Malaysia made on or after September 16, 2025 and prior to the date of publication of the ITC's final determinations in the Federal Register are not subject to countervailing duties because provisional suspension of liquidation expired on September 16, 2025. Duties and suspension of liquidation resumed on publication of the ITC's final determinations (applicable April 6, 2026).
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