In a significant development, the Government of India has extended anti-dumping duty on imports of Clear Float Glass from Malaysia, in accordance with the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The decision follows the commencement of a review process published on 27th March 2025 by the designated authority, as published in the Gazette of India.

The anti-dumping duty, which was first enacted on November 11, 2020, was part of efforts to counteract the negative effects of unfairly priced imports of Clear Float glass from Malaysia. This duty was initially set under Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act and Rule 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment, and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995.

Key Details of the Amendment: Extension of Anti-Dumping Duty

The Government has revised the existing notification, dated 11th November 2020), which was issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), to encompass the anti-dumping duty levied on Clear Float Glass from Malaysia. The amended notification will ensure that the duty remains in force until 10th February 2026, unless retracted, outdated, or revised before that date.

Review Process

The review process was commenced in response to a formal request for an extension of anti-dumping duty, intended at permitting Indian manufacturers of Clear Float Glass from possible harm caused by dumped imports from Malaysia.

Legislative Basis

The extension has been sanctioned under sub-sections (1) and (5) of Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and follows the set procedure defined in Rule 18 and Rule 23 of the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping Duty) Rules, 1995.

Impact on the Industry

The expansion in anti-dumping duty is expected to provide continued protection to the Indian Clear Float Glass manufacturing industry, protecting it from biased competition due to low-priced imports from Malaysia. The decision comes at a time when the industry is gearing up to fulfill rising domestic request for construction materials, including glass products.

Conclusion

The updated notification adds a new clause in the original notification, which reinforces the continuation of the anti-dumping duty until February 2026, expect it is amended or removed by the government. The updated regulation ensures that the original anti-dumping measures stay intact, thus maintaining a level playing field for Indian manufacturers.

Given that this initiative is seen as part of India’s broader strategy to reinforce its domestic industries by addressing issues associated to unfair trade practices, particularly in sectors susceptible to dumping.