ITAC conducted a sunset review investigation of the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass, imported from Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. This followed an application by PFG Building Glass, a division of PG Group.

Clear float glass is sold in its existing form to glass merchants for general end use applications, such as residential glazing, architectural glazing (industrial and commercial), picture framing and furniture manufacture. It is also used as a basic input for further processing to enhance the basic product into toughened (heat strengthened), laminated, mirror and automotive glass products for onward sale for use in the automotive, building, industrial and furniture markets.

After considering the information at its disposal, the Commission found prima facie evidence that should anti-dumping duties expire, dumping and material injury to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are likely to continue. Therefore, the Commission decided to recommend to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition that the current anti-dumping duties of 10% – 45% on clear float glass of a thickness of 2.5 mm or more but not exceeding 6 mm divided into 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm thicknesses be maintained

Full details of the final determinations and recommendations are on Report 755

ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA