Ministry of Finance Imposes Countervailing Duty on Solar Glass Imports from Malaysia for Five Years
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) has recommended the continued imposition of a definitive countervailing duty (CVD) on imports of solar glass (Textured Tempered Glass) originating from or exported from Malaysia. This measure is set to be enforced for a period of five years, commencing from the date of publication of the notification issued by the Central Government dated June 02, 2026.The imposition follows findings that indicated that the cessation of CVD was likely to result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidization and potential injury to domestic industry. The Countervailing Duty targets specific glass goods falling under various headings of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
The notification outlines three categories for the duty application based on the producers involved. For certain designated producers in Malaysia, a lower rate has been set, while a higher rate applies to other producers and goods originating from different countries and being exported through Malaysia.
CVD Details on Solar Glass Imports
The following table details the specified Countervailing Duty (CVD) rates for imported Textured Toughened (Tempered) Coated and Uncoated Glass based on the producer and country of origin as outlined in the notification:| Sl. No. | Description of Goods | Country of Origin | Country of Export | Producer | CVD Rate (% of CIF value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Textured Toughened (Tempered) Coated and Uncoated Glass | Malaysia | Malaysia | Xinyi Solar (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. | 9.71% |
| 2. | Textured Toughened (Tempered) Coated and Uncoated Glass | Malaysia | Malaysia | SBH Kibing Solar New Materials (M) SDN. BHD | 9.71% |
| 3. | Textured Toughened (Tempered) Coated and Uncoated Glass | Malaysia | All country including Malaysia | Any Producer other than producer mentioned in Sl. No. 1 & 2 | 10.14% |
| 4. | Textured Toughened (Tempered) Coated and Uncoated Glass | Any Country other than Malaysia | Malaysia | Any | 10.14% |
The subject goods covered by this duty include varieties of Textured Toughened (Tempered) Glass, defined as material with a minimum of 90.5% transmission of thickness not exceeding 4.2 mm and where at least one dimension exceeds 1500 mm, regardless of whether the glass is coated or uncoated. The product is also known as solar glass or PV glass.
The countervailing duty will be levied for five years unless it is revoked, superseded, or amended sooner. For calculation purposes, the applicable exchange rate is to be determined according to a specified notification issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).
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