Final Dumping Ruling Issued on Float Glass Products from China

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has reached a final determination in its investigation of float glass products from the People’s Republic of China. The final ruling finds these products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (LTFV).

The investigation covers the period from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

The determination was issued by the International Trade Administration within the Department of Commerce. It is published in the Federal Register on February 9, 2026.

Commerce began its investigation following a preliminary determination on July 15, 2025. After delays caused by a government shutdown in late 2025, the final deadline was extended to February 3, 2026.

Commerce applied adverse facts available (AFA) for the China-wide entity due to failure to cooperate. No verifications were conducted due to this non-cooperation.

Commerce invited parties to comment on the preliminary findings. Comments and rebuttals were reviewed and changes were made for the final determination.

Scope of Product

The products under investigation are float glass items. This includes soda-lime-silica glass made by floating molten glass over a bed of tin or another metal, cooled, and cut to size. These products are at least 2.0 mm thick and measure at least 0.37 square meters in surface area.

Float glass may be clear, stained, tinted, or coated. It may be further treated or finished. Glass used in tub and shower enclosures is included, but only if it is made of tempered float glass.

Some examples of covered products include:

  • Laminated float glass (bonded with polymer layers)
  • Insulating glass units (IGUs)
  • LED mirrors made from float glass

Excluded from the scope are items like:

  • Wired glass
  • Patterned flat glass that meets Type II specifications
  • Safety glazing glass for vehicles
  • Vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units
  • Heat-treated glass used for washing machine lids under a certain size

Further exclusions apply to:

  • Coated or solar float glass under certain criteria
  • Framed mirrors without LEDs
  • Certain aluminum extrusion products already subject to existing trade orders

Changes in Scope

In the final determination, Commerce modified the list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes. Additional HTSUS subheadings were added to the scope. Appendix I of the ruling lists these detailed product and tariff code descriptions.

Dumping Margins

Commerce has assigned a 151.29 percent estimated weighted-average dumping margin to 24 China-based producer/exporter combinations that were eligible for separate rates.

An example of these entities includes:

  • Benxi Fuyao Float Glass Co., Ltd.
  • Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co., Ltd. Boshan Branch
  • Xinyi Group (Glass) Co., Ltd., with either Xinyi Glass (Tianjin) or Xinyi Glass (Wuhu) as producer

The final duty cash deposit rate for these parties is 151.27 percent. This figure is adjusted for a minimal export subsidy rate established in a separate countervailing duty case.

The China-wide entity received a higher dumping rate of 181.54 percent, with a cash deposit rate of 181.52 percent, also adjusted for subsidy offsets.

Combination Rates

Commerce continued its use of combination rates, consistent with prior public policy. These rates apply to specific producer/exporter pairs. Separate rate applicants had to demonstrate they were independent from China-wide control.

Suspension of Liquidation

Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of applicable imports. The suspension began on July 15, 2025. CBP was later instructed to lift that suspension for entries on or after January 11, 2026.

If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms injury to the domestic industry, suspension of liquidation will resume and final duties will be collected.

If the ITC finds no injury, the case will close. All paid deposits will be returned and no duties will be applied.

Next Steps

The ITC must now determine whether the U.S. glass industry has been injured by the dumped imports. This decision is due within 45 days of the Commerce decision.

If injury is found, Commerce will officially issue an antidumping duty order. Customs will continue to collect duties on in-scope shipments accordingly.

Administrative Measures

Commerce reminded all parties to follow rules regarding proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO). All such data must be returned or destroyed as required.

This notice was issued and signed on February 3, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations.

Relevant details and documentation, including the Issues and Decision Memorandum and scope definitions, are posted on the Commerce Department’s ACCESS website.


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