# 2026-02493: Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

2026-02493, Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, International Trade Administration published 2026-02-09, effective 2026-02-09 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02493
- Title: Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; International Trade Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 5708
- Published: 2026-02-09
- Effective: 2026-02-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## Summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Chinese float glass makers got unfair government help in 2023. Because of this, extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will be added to their products when they enter the U.S., starting February 9, 2026. This means U.S. glass companies get a fairer chance, and importers should expect higher costs on Chinese float glass.

## Abstract

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of float glass products (float glass) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

## Effects PRIA read

- Countervailing Duties on Chinese Float Glass: cost, high. Commerce found countervailable subsidies for float glass from China and assigned ad valorem subsidy rates that will apply to imports effective February 9, 2026. The final rates listed are: Xinyi Group (Glass) Company Limited — 19.75%; Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co., Ltd. — 113.34…
- Domestic Glass Makers Gain Protection: benefit, medium. Commerce says the determination addresses unfair subsidization and gives U.S. float glass producers a fairer chance to compete against subsidized Chinese imports. The final affirmative countervailing duty determination covers the investigation period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and is…
- Cash Deposits and Suspension of Liquidation Rule: cost, high. Commerce previously instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation for entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 19, 2025; suspension was discontinued for entries on or after September 16, 202…

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## Sources
- [2026-02493 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02493/float-glass-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty)
- [2026-02493 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-09/pdf/2026-02493.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02493 (as of 2026-06-08).