The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) had initiated an anti-dumping investigation into the imports of Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass, mainly used in the solar photovoltaic industry, originating or exported from China PR and Vietnam. A preliminary duty was imposed in December 2024, followed by a final investigation concluding in February 2025.
The DGTR found:
- A substantial increase in volume of dumped imports.
- That these goods were being exported to India at dumped prices.
- The domestic industry suffered material injury.
- The injury was directly caused by the dumped imports from the subject countries.
Government Action
In line with the final findings, the Central Government has imposed a final anti-dumping duty in the form of a reference price-based duty, effective for five years from 4th December 2024, unless revoked earlier.
The duty is applicable if the landed value of the imported product is lower than the reference price listed in the table below.
Anti-Dumping Duty Reference Table
S. No. | Tariff Heading(s) | Description of Goods | Country of Origin | Country of Export | Producer | Reference Price (USD/MT) |
1 | 7003, 7005, 7007, 7016, 7020, 8541 | Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass | China PR | China PR | Shaanxi Topray Solar Co., Ltd | 664 |
2 | –do– | –do– | China PR | China PR | Anhui Flat Solar Glass Co., Ltd. / Flat Glass Group Co., Ltd. | 664 |
3 | –do– | –do– | China PR | China PR | Anhui CSG New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd | 664 |
4 | –do– | –do– | China PR | China PR | Dongguan CSG Solar Glass Co., Ltd | 658 |
5 | –do– | –do– | China PR | China PR | Wujiang CSG Glass Co., Ltd | 664 |
6 | –do– | –do– | China PR | China PR | Guangxi Xinyi Photovoltaic Industry Co., Ltd / Xinyi PV Products (Anhui) Holdings Ltd. / Xinyi Solar (Suzhou) Ltd. | 658 |
7 | –do– | –do– | China PR | China PR | Zhangzhou Kibing Photovoltaic New Energy Technology Co., Ltd / Hunan Kibing Solar Technology Co., Ltd. / Ningbo Kibing Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. | 659 |
8 | –do– | –do– | China PR | All countries include. China PR | Any Producer other than S.No. 1–7 | 664 |
9 | –do– | –do– | All countries except China PR & Vietnam | China PR | Any | 664 |
10 | –do– | –do– | Vietnam | Vietnam | Flat (Vietnam) Co., Ltd | 570 |
11 | –do– | –do– | Vietnam | All countries incl. Vietnam | Other producers | 664 |
12 | –do– | –do– | All other countries | Vietnam | Any | 664 |
Product Coverage & Clarification
- The classification is indicative only and does not limit the scope of the goods.
- Also known as:
Solar glass, solar PV glass, low iron glass, patterned glass, heat-strengthened glass, etc. - Specifications: Minimum 90.5% transmission, thickness ≤ 4.2 mm (±0.2 mm), at least one dimension > 1500 mm.
Exchange Rate & Value Interpretation
- The rate of exchange used shall be as per Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962.
- Landed value includes all customs duties except those under Sections 3, 8B, 9, and 9A of the Customs Tariff Act.
Conclusion
This move aims to safeguard the domestic solar glass industry from unfairly priced imports, ensuring fair trade practices and stability. Importers must verify if their product pricing falls below the reference values to assess their duty liability accordingly.
Notification Reference: Customs
Notification No. 11/2025-Customs (ADD)
08/05/2025