Notification No. 02/2026-Customs (CVD), Dated 02-06-2026
The Central Government has issued a notification continuing the countervailing duty (CVD) on imports of Textured Toughened (Tempered) Glass, commonly known as Solar Glass, originating in or exported from Malaysia.
The levy has been imposed pursuant to the findings of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) and shall remain in force for a period of five years, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier.
1. Countervailing Duty Imposed on Solar Glass Imports
Under the notification, imports of Textured Toughened (Tempered) Glass (Solar Glass) from Malaysia shall attract a countervailing duty ranging from:
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- 9.71% of the CIF value; to
- 10.14% of the CIF value
The applicable rate shall depend on the exporter or producer category specified in the notification.
2. DGTR Findings on Continued Subsidisation
The continuation of the duty is based on the findings of the DGTR, which concluded that expiry of the existing countervailing duty is likely to result in:
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- Continuation of subsidisation; or
- Recurrence of subsidisation
of the subject goods exported from Malaysia.
3. Protection Against Injury to Domestic Industry
The DGTR further observed that removal of the existing duty could lead to continued or renewed injury to the domestic industry producing the subject goods.
The continuation of the countervailing duty is therefore intended to offset the benefits arising from subsidies and ensure fair competition for domestic manufacturers.
4. Goods Covered by the Notification
The notification covers imports of:
Textured Toughened (Tempered) Glass, commonly known as Solar Glass,
originating in or exported from Malaysia.
The product is widely used in solar photovoltaic modules and related renewable energy applications.
5. Duration of the Duty
The countervailing duty shall remain in force for:
Five years from the date of the notification
unless it is:
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- Revoked;
- Superseded; or
- Amended earlier
by the Government.
7. Objective of the Notification
The continuation of the countervailing duty aims to neutralise the impact of subsidised imports, prevent unfair trade practices and protect the domestic solar glass industry from material injury.
By maintaining the levy for a further five-year period, the Government seeks to ensure a level playing field for domestic manufacturers and support the long-term sustainability of the domestic solar glass sector.
