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Following the issuance of Decision No. 1400/QD-BCT dated June 12, 2026 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on certain clear float glass products originating from Indonesia and Malaysia, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) has announced the receipt of applications for exemption from the application of these measures for enterprises with relevant needs. The case is being handled under case number AD22.
Pursuant to Decision No. 1400/QD-BCT, certain clear float glass products imported from Indonesia and Malaysia are subject to definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 32.78% to 63.39%, depending on the respective producers and exporters. These measures were imposed after the investigating authority concluded that the investigated imports had been dumped into the Vietnamese market, causing material injury to the domestic float glass industry.
The products covered by the anti-dumping measures are clear float glass without wire reinforcement, not coated with absorbent, reflective, or non-reflective layers, and not constituting optical glass that has not been optically worked. These products are classified under HS codes 7005.29.20 and 7005.29.90.
However, under Vietnam’s trade remedy laws, not all imports subject to anti-dumping duties are necessarily required to bear such measures. Certain exceptional circumstances may be considered for exemption in order to ensure adequate domestic supply, meet production needs, or serve specific purposes.
Specifically, Clause 2, Article 12 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT dated May 15, 2025 of the Minister of Industry and Trade provides that imports subject to trade remedy measures may be considered for exemption if they fall within certain circumstances. These include goods listed as eligible for exemption under the relevant trade remedy decision, products that cannot be manufactured domestically or for which there are no substitutable domestic products, products possessing characteristics significantly different from those manufactured in Vietnam, or situations where the domestic market experiences shortages due to objective causes.
In addition, imported goods used for research and development purposes or other non-commercial purposes may also be considered for exemption, provided that they satisfy the conditions prescribed by law. The exemption mechanism is designed to ensure that trade remedy measures are applied in a flexible manner consistent with practical realities and do not unnecessarily disrupt the production and business activities of enterprises.
Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 17 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has notified relevant enterprises to consider submitting applications for exemption from the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed in case AD22. Applications for exemption must be prepared in accordance with Article 16 and Appendix II of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT and must include the documents and information demonstrating that the applicant satisfies the conditions for exemption.
According to Article 18 and Clause 3, Article 17 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT, enterprises may submit applications for exemption through the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s online public service portal or directly to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam for consideration in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
The receipt of exemption applications in case AD22 demonstrates that Vietnam’s trade remedy system is aimed not only at protecting domestic industries from unfair competition arising from imported goods but also at maintaining a balance between the interests of domestic producers and the raw material and input demands of other sectors of the economy.
As trade remedy measures are increasingly employed worldwide, a thorough understanding of the exemption regime is essential for importers and enterprises using clear float glass as an input material. Proactively preparing complete, accurate, and timely applications will enable businesses to effectively utilize the exemption mechanism provided under Vietnamese law, thereby minimizing costs and ensuring the continuity of their production and business operations.
Relevant enterprises should closely monitor developments in case AD22 and follow guidance issued by the competent authorities in order to best safeguard their legitimate rights and interests during the implementation of the anti-dumping measures applicable to clear float glass imports from Indonesia and Malaysia.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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