On May 29,2024,the US Department of Commerce issued a notice announcing its preliminary determination to impose countervailing measures on glass wine bottles imported from China.The notice provided a detailed explanation of the countervailing duty rates applied to Chinese producers and exporters in this case.

? Shandong Changyu Glass Co.Ltd.: 21.14%

? Boliva International Limited

? Shandong Dingxin Electronic

? Bright Glassware.

The above - mentioned enterprises that did not cooperate in the response to the lawsuit were subject to a 202.7% punitive tax rate.In addition,the tax rate for other manufacturers and exporters is 21.14%.

?Wenden Wensheng Glass Co.Ltd.

?Wuixi Hua Zhong Glass Co.Ltd.

?Xiamen Jane Jonson Co.Ltd.

?Yamamura Glass Qinhuangdao

?Zibo Regal Glass Products Co.Ltd.

Investigation Background

This counter - vailing investigation was announced by the US Department of Commerce on January 19,2024.The investigation was directed at glass wine bottles imported from China,and at the same time,anti - dumping investigations were also launched on glass wine bottles from Chile and Mexico.The products involved are classified under the US customs code 7010.90.5019.

The anti-subsidy investigation was announced by the US Department of Commerce on January 19,2024.The investigation targets glass wine bottles imported from China,and at the same time,an anti-dumping investigation has also been launched against glass wine bottles from Chile and Mexico.The products involved are classified under the US customs code 7010.90.5019.

Investigation Process and Timeline

According to the announcement of the U.S.Department of Commerce,the preliminary anti-subsidy ruling is a crucial step in the investigation process.In the coming months,the U.S.Department of Commerce will continue the investigation and is expected to make a final anti-subsidy ruling on August 12,2024.If the final ruling maintains the preliminary findings,anti-subsidy duties will be officially imposed on these Chinese companies.

Countervailing duty rates are designed to offset unfair subsidies provided by foreign governments to their exported products and ensure fair competition in the US market.The following are the specific rates determined in this preliminary determination:

21.14%: Applicable to Shandong Changyu Glass Co.Ltd.and other unspecified producers and exporters.

202.7%: Applicable to non-cooperative responding enterprises,such as Poly International Co.Ltd.Bright Glassware,Shandong Dingxin Electronic Glass Group Co.Ltd.Wenden Wensheng Glass Co.Ltd.Wuixi Hua Zhong Glass Co.Ltd.Xiamen Jane Jonson Co.Ltd.Yamamura Glass Qinhuangdao,Zibo Regal Glass Products Co.Ltd.

Before the final ruling,the relevant enterprises have the opportunity to submit more evidence and file appeals.The US Department of Commerce will issue a final ruling on August 12,2024,based on further investigations and the materials submitted.If the final ruling confirms the findings of the preliminary ruling,the US will impose definitive countervailing duties on relevant Chinese enterprises,which will affect their exports to the US market.

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