U.S. Slaps Tariffs on Chinese and Malaysian Window Glass
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 from China and Malaysia will now pay more when bringing float glass into the U.S., helping level the playing field.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Countervailing Duties on Imports
If you import float glass from the People’s Republic of China or Malaysia, U.S. Customs will require cash deposits and assess countervailing duties starting with entries on or after May 19, 2025. The orders are effective April 6, 2026, and Commerce set company-specific ad valorem rates (for example: China — Xinyi Group 19.75%, Shandong Jinjing 113.34%, All Others 19.75%; Malaysia — Jinjing Technology Malaysia 17.25%, Xinyi Energy Smart 28.45%, All Others 27.32%).
U.S. Float Glass Industry Protection
Commerce issued countervailing duty orders because the U.S. International Trade Commission found that subsidized float glass imports from China and Malaysia materially injure a U.S. industry. The orders, applicable April 6, 2026, reinstate suspension of liquidation so the U.S. industry receives trade relief against subsidized imports.
Provisional Gap for Certain 2025 Entries
Entries of float glass from China and Malaysia made on or after September 16, 2025, and before the ITC's final determinations were liquidated without regard to countervailing duties. That gap in duties applies only to entries during the provisional measures expiration period.
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