Chinese aluminium imports face 70 per cent tariffs as local industry suffers $422m hit

Key points

• Chinese aluminium windows and doors could face duties of up to 70.4 per cent in Australia, after a preliminary finding that some exporters sold goods below fair value and received government subsidies. The Australian Trade Remedies Commission reported dumping margins between 5.3 and 70.4 per cent, depending on the exporter.
• Local manufacturers' sales volumes reportedly fell about 19 per cent between July 2021 and June 2025, with the industry losing an estimated $422.6 million.
• The final recommendation goes to Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres by December 16, 2026.