US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-02-09

1) Executive Summary

This report summarizes six trade remedy determinations published by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) on February 9, 2026. The actions involve multiple antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations, including final determinations on float glass products from the People’s Republic of China and Malaysia, and preliminary determinations on silicon metal from Australia and Norway. The policy tools employed include less-than-fair-value (LTFV) determinations, countervailing duty (CVD) findings, and extensions of provisional measures. The authorities involved are part of the Department of Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance division (ITA).

2) Updates by Authority

Department of Commerce – International Trade Administration (ITA)

Float Glass Products (People’s Republic of China) — Countervailing Duty (Final Determination)

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters of float glass products from China received countervailable subsidies during the investigation period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Verified respondent Xinyi Group (Glass) Company Limited and related affiliates received a 19.75% subsidy rate, while other non-cooperative firms were assigned a 113.34% rate based on adverse facts available. All other producers received the same rate as Xinyi.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Countervailing Duty
  • Event Type: Final Determination
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Identifiers: C-570-189
  • Key Dates: Applicable February 9, 2026; final determination signed February 3, 2026
  • Source: MYLink

Float Glass Products (People’s Republic of China) — Antidumping Duty (Final Determination)

Commerce concluded that float glass from China is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation period was April 1–September 30, 2024. A China-wide entity rate of 181.54% was assigned with adverse facts available. Eligible separate-rate respondents, including Xinyi Group and others, received a 151.29% margin (adjusted to 151.27% for export subsidy offsets).

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Antidumping Duty
  • Event Type: Final Determination
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Identifiers: A-570-188
  • Key Dates: Applicable February 9, 2026
  • Source: MYLink

Float Glass Products (Malaysia) — Countervailing Duty (Final Determination)

Commerce determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of float glass in Malaysia. The period of investigation was January 1–December 31, 2023. Final subsidy rates were 17.25% for Jinjing Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., 28.45% for Xinyi Energy Smart (M) Sdn. Bhd., and 27.32% for all others; non-cooperative NSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass) was assigned a 101.99% rate.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Countervailing Duty
  • Event Type: Final Determination
  • China Indicator: Explicit (China-related due to coordinated investigation with China)
  • Key Identifiers: C-557-833
  • Key Dates: Applicable February 9, 2026
  • Source: MYLink

Float Glass Products (Malaysia) — Antidumping Duty (Final Determination)

Commerce issued a final affirmative less-than-fair-value determination for float glass from Malaysia, covering October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024. Jinjing Malaysia received an 8.78% margin, Xinyi Malaysia 0.00%, and NSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass) 31.55% (based on adverse facts available). Commerce also found critical circumstances exist for NSG entries made 90 days before the preliminary determination.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Antidumping Duty
  • Event Type: Final Determination and Critical Circumstances Finding
  • China Indicator: Explicit (linked to a multi-country case including China)
  • Key Identifiers: A-557-832
  • Key Dates: Applicable February 9, 2026
  • Source: MYLink

Silicon Metal (Norway) — Antidumping Duty (Preliminary Determination)

The Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that silicon metal from Norway is being sold at less than fair value. Elkem ASA, the sole respondent, received a preliminary dumping margin of 3.94%, which also serves as the all-others rate. The final determination was postponed and provisional measures extended to six months.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Antidumping Duty
  • Event Type: Preliminary Determination
  • China Indicator: None
  • Key Identifiers: A-403-806
  • Key Dates: Preliminary determination applicable February 9, 2026; final determination postponed up to 135 days
  • Source: MYLink

Silicon Metal (Australia) — Antidumping Duty (Preliminary Determination)

Commerce preliminarily determined that silicon metal from Australia is being sold in the United States at LTFV. Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd. received a 6.28% margin, which serves as the all-others rate. The final determination was postponed, and provisional measures were extended to six months.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Antidumping Duty
  • Event Type: Preliminary Determination
  • China Indicator: None
  • Key Identifiers: A-602-813
  • Key Dates: Applicable February 9, 2026
  • Source: MYLink

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • Commerce issued final affirmative determinations for both antidumping and countervailing investigations on float glass products from China and Malaysia.
  • Final Chinese subsidy and dumping rates are significant, with the China-wide entity assigned 181.54% in the antidumping case.
  • Malaysian float glass producers received varied results, including a zero margin for Xinyi Malaysia, leading to its potential exclusion from an eventual order.
  • Preliminary determinations in silicon metal cases for Norway and Australia found affirmative less-than-fair-value sales with modest margins (3.94% and 6.28% respectively).
  • All preliminary determinations for silicon metal included extensions for final determinations and provisional measures.

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