Australia Sets Final Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Brackets
Australia has confirmed its final decision on anti-dumping duties for interchangeable bolted clipping system brackets imported from China.
The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission announced the ruling on September 24, 2025, following ministerial approval by the Minister for Industry and Science.
Final Duty Rates
The commission set a 47.6% duty for Ningbo Fenghui Metal Products Co., Ltd.
All other Chinese exporters will face a 54.4% duty.
These final rates are lower than the preliminary duties, which reached as high as 120% for some suppliers.
Investigation Timeline
The anti-dumping investigation began on June 25, 2024, after a complaint from Abey Australia Pty Ltd.
Authorities issued a preliminary finding on March 12, 2025, covering imports from April 2023 to March 2024.
The investigation confirmed that Chinese products were sold below normal value, harming local producers.
Product Scope and Tariff Codes
The duties apply to interchangeable bolted clipping system brackets, used widely in solar panel installations.
The measures cover both galvanized and non-galvanized brackets, with or without nuts and bolts.
These products fall under tariff codes 7326.90.90.60 and 8302.50.00.21.
Termination of CVD Probe
A related countervailing duty investigation was closed on August 11, 2025.
Authorities found Chinese subsidy levels too low to justify further action.
As a result, only anti-dumping duties remain in effect.
Market Impact
China currently supplies around 60% of Australia’s solar bracket market.
Industry experts believe the decision will reshape pricing and sourcing strategies for renewable energy projects.
While the duties aim to protect local manufacturers, they may also increase costs for solar installers relying on Chinese components.
Conclusion
Australia’s final ruling strikes a balance between fair trade enforcement and support for clean energy expansion.
Both domestic producers and importers must now adjust to the new tariff environment as global trade dynamics continue to evolve.
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