ITAC imposes provisional duties on vehicle windscreens from Malaysia – circumvention – Country hopping

Shatterprufe, Division of PG Group (Pty) Ltd applied to ITAC alleging that circumvention of the anti-dumping duties on windscreens for vehicles used in the SACU market as replacement glass in the aftermarket, was taking place through country hopping from China to Malaysia.

After reviewing the evidence, the Commission made a preliminary finding that circumvention is indeed taking place and that it is causing material injury to the SACU industry. Specifically, the subject product is being imported from related companies in Malaysia, thereby undermining the duties originally imposed on imports originating in or imported from China.

As a result, the Commission has requested the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to impose provisional duties on imports classifiable under tariff subheading 7007.21.20 (Windscreens). Based on the concern that the proposed anti-dumping provisional measures on subheading 7007.21.20 may be circumvented through the importation of similar goods under subheading 8708.22.10. which could potentially undermine the effectiveness of the proposed anti-dumping measures.

ITAC is now inviting public comments on its preliminary findings. Interested parties can submit written comments within 14 days of the release of the preliminary report.

Please refer to Report 757 for full details.

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ITAC imposes provisional duties on vehicle windscreens from China – Circumvention - Tariff hopping

Shatterprufe, Division of PG Group (Pty) Ltd applied to ITAC alleging that circumvention of the anti-dumping duties on windscreens for vehicles classifiable under tariff subheading 7007.21.20, intended for use in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) market as replacement glass in the aftermarket is taking place.

After reviewing the evidence, the Commission made a preliminary finding that circumvention is indeed taking place and that it is causing material injury to the SACU industry.

The Commission found that the anti-dumping duties on vehicle windscreens, imposed in the original investigation are being circumvented through tariff hopping. Specifically, imports of the subject product from China are being classified under tariff subheading 8708.22.10, which is not subject to the anti-dumping duty, thereby undermining the effectiveness of the duties imposed on imports under tariff subheading 7007.21.20.

As a result, the Commission has requested the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to impose provisional duties equivalent to the existing anti-dumping duties on imports of vehicle windscreens classifiable under tariff subheading 8708.22.10. These provisional measures were implemented by SARS on 31 October 2025.

ITAC is now inviting public comments on its preliminary findings. Interested parties can submit written comments within 14 days of the release of the preliminary report.

Please refer to Report 756 for full details.