As early as January 27 this year, dumping securities are likely to be applied to ALL shipments of Aluminium Windows and Doors supplied by China, the rate to be advised, by could be 50%, or higher, of the value of the consignment. This will affect most importers significantly.
The Anti-Dumping Commission is currently working through an application for the consideration of applying dumping duties as follows.
The goods the subject of the application (the goods) are: Aluminium windows and doors, whether fully or partially assembled, including their frames, panels, and sashes, with or without glass, whether or not thermally broken, whether or not including hardware, up to the following dimensions: for window assemblies or partial assemblies (including window frames, panels and sashes), up to and including 3.0 metres high and up to and including 4.0 metres wide; and for door assemblies or partial assemblies (including door frames, panels and sashes), up to and including 3.0 metres high and up to and including 7.0 metres wide.
Further Information
“Fully assembled” refers to a complete window or door unit in which all frames and the applicable panels and/or sash are joined together to form a complete and functional window or door assembly, whether or not glazed, whether or not thermally broken, whether or not including hardware.
“Partially assembled” refers to a fabricated aluminium frame, panel, or sash assembly that is supplied individually or connected to other frame, panel, or sash assemblies, where the combination does not yet form a complete window or door unit, whether or not glazed, whether or not thermally broken, whether or not including hardware.
Exclusions: Excluded are curtain wall products.
The dumping securities could be applied to ALL shipments of the above, the rate to be advised, and by could be 50%, or higher, of the value of the consignment. The security is paid against the import declaration in advance of the final decision made into the investigation, which at this point in time is scheduled for 29th April this year. Depending on the decision, there could be additional dumping amounts payable on consignments received, or possible refunds.