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Why is India introducing anti-dumping duties on tempered glass?

As reported by knnindia.co.in, the proposed duty structure represents a strategic move to balance trade protection with the dynamic needs of India’s expanding solar energy market. DGTR has recommended anti-dumping duties on tempered glass imports from China and Vietnam, a key material used in solar panel manufacturing.

How many metric tons of solar glass did China Import in 2020?

The findings revealed a dramatic increase in solar glass imports, escalating from 29,980 metric tons in 2020-21 to 7,79,017 metric tons during the investigation period. Chinese imports surged from 29,324 to 6,59,732 metric tons, while imports from Vietnam grew from 656 to 1,19,285 metric tons.

How do India's antidumping duties on imported solar glass affect Southeast Asia?

India’s antidumping duties on imported solar glass shift procurement to local mills, while Southeast Asia capitalizes on trade tensions by hosting module assembly clusters that consume rising tonnage of regional glass.

Are textured tempered glass imports subject to anti-dumping duties?

Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended anti-dumping duties on textured tempered glass imports from China and Vietnam, a key material used in solar panel manufacturing. The proposal suggests a five-year duty structure, following an investigation launched in February 2023.