Anti-Dumping Tariff on Vietnam Applied to Imported Glass Starting February 13

Since the end of January, Vietnam has been preparing a response to dumping practices in the glass industry. The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry has just announced the implementation of temporary anti-dumping duties on colorless float glass imports from Indonesia and Malaysia, ending a lengthy review period. This market protection measure will be implemented soon and is scheduled to take effect on February 13.

Market Protection Decision Against Dumping Practices in the Glass Sector

The application of these tariffs is a concrete response to dumping practices considered harmful to local Vietnamese producers. The domestic glass industry has experienced significant pressure from uncompetitive import prices, believed to result from aggressive pricing strategies by producers in both neighboring countries.

Vietnam’s government aims to create a fairer playing field in the domestic market and protect the local industry ecosystem from unhealthy price disruptions.

Imposition of Temporary Tariffs for 120 Days

The anti-dumping duties to be imposed are temporary, lasting for 120 days starting from February 13. This period will be used for further investigation and the determination of more permanent tariffs on glass imports from both countries.

During this time, the Vietnamese government will continue monitoring the policy’s impact on stabilizing local glass prices and the industry’s competitive conditions. This decision reflects Vietnam’s commitment to ensuring fair trade and protecting the interests of domestic manufacturing industry producers from international dumping practices.