Brazil: Antidumping investigation initiated on imports of table glassware

In brief

Pursuant to a determination by SECEX, an anti-dumping investigation has been initiated concerning Brazilian imports of table glassware (NCM codes 7013.28.00, 7013.37.00, and 7013.49.00) originating in China and Egypt.

The product under investigation consists of soda-lime glass articles used for serving food and beverages (“table glassware”), for both domestic and commercial use.

The following products are excluded from the scope of the investigation:

• Glass articles used exclusively as packaging by the food industry for storing preserved foods;
• Tableware made of borosilicate glass;
• Lead crystal glassware;
• Candy jars, trays, centerpieces, and similar decorative items;
• Glass mugs with removable lids and straws.

The investigation may result in the imposition of anti-dumping duties for a period of five (5) years, subject to renewal.

The full SECEX Circular initiating the investigation may be accessed through the corresponding official publication link.

Importance of stakeholder participation

The active participation of importers, exporters, and other interested parties may be decisive in securing a more favorable outcome in the investigation. Interested parties may apply to participate in the proceeding until July 10, 2026[1], provided they demonstrate the extent to which they may be affected by the possible imposition of anti-dumping duties.

• Importer Questionnaire Deadline: 30 days from acknowledgment of receipt (presumed to occur 3 days after the authority’s electronic transmission);
• Exporter Questionnaire Deadline: 30 days from acknowledgment of receipt (presumed to occur 7 days after the authority’s electronic transmission).

As a general rule, a public interest assessment may only be requested after the conclusion of the trade remedy investigation, pursuant to SECEX Ordinance No. 282/2023.

Additional details

For ease of reference, the key information regarding the investigation, extracted from Circular No. 42 of June 18, 2026, published on June 22, 2026, is summarized below.

[1] Twenty-day period counted from the publication date of the SECEX initiating act, pursuant to Article 45, §3, of Decree No. 8,058/2013.