Does solar glass need to be imported

How does dgtr regulate solar glass imports?

Unlike traditional tariff measures, the DGTR has introduced a reference rate system to regulate the landed value of solar glass imports. Under this system, authorities will impose duties only when import prices drop below the reference threshold. They will calculate the duty as the difference between the actual landed value and the reference rate.

How many metric tons of solar glass did China Import in 2020?

The findings revealed a dramatic increase in solar glass imports, escalating from 29,980 metric tons in 2020-21 to 7,79,017 metric tons during the investigation period. Chinese imports surged from 29,324 to 6,59,732 metric tons, while imports from Vietnam grew from 656 to 1,19,285 metric tons.

Will anti-dumping duties affect solar glass imports?

The imposition of anti-dumping duties on solar glass imports has also raised concerns about further module price increases in an industry already grappling with higher costs since April following the reimposition of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers.

Which countries import textured tempered glass?

The investigation revealed that imports from China and Vietnam accounted for 98 percent of India’s textured tempered glass imports, totaling 779,017 metric tonnes by the end of the review period. These imports were priced lower than domestic products, hindering local manufacturers’ ability to adjust prices to cover production costs.