On November 17, 2023, Indias Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued a notification imposing a five-year anti-dumping duty on tempered glass for household appliances originating in or imported from China. This action follows the affirmative final determination by Indias Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aiming to protect domestic industries from foreign dumping.

Description of the product under investigation:The products subject to this anti-dumping duty are tempered glass for household appliances, with thickness ranging from 1.8mm to 8mm and surface area not exceeding 0.4 square meters.
Duty rates and HS codes:The anti-dumping duty ranges from $0 to $243 per ton. The applicable Indian HS codes include 70071900, 70072900, 70134900, 70139900, 70199000, 70200019, 70200029, and 70200090.
Excluded products:The following products are excluded from these anti-dumping measures: tempered glass for vessel covers, tempered glass for electronic switches and switchboard panels, curved colored glass for washing machines, tempered glass for double-glazed windows (DGU), dome-shaped tempered glass, and grooved tempered glass.

Initiation of investigation:On September 30, 2022, Indias Ministry of Commerce and Industry initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning tempered glass for household appliances from China.
Scope of investigation:The investigation is limited to tempered glass used in imported household appliances such as refrigerators, cooktops, OTGs, microwaves, and LEDs, excluding tempered glass for automotive, construction, and other applications.
Final Ruling and Recommendations:On August 28, 2023, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on the case, recommending the imposition of anti-dumping duties on the involved products from China for a period of five years.

Enterprises involved in importing such products should carefully consider the impact of these anti-dumping duties and adjust their import strategies and cost calculations accordingly. It is recommended that companies thoroughly understand and comply with relevant customs codes and tax policies to avoid potential compliance risks.

Original text:https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1009940/ENG/Notifications