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The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering revoking, in part, certain trade duties on small, low-power solar cells from China. This proposal follows a request from Lutron Electronics to remove some rules on these specific solar cells used in devices that control natural light. No parties have objected to this change, and they invite public comments before making a final decision. If approved, the revocation would apply to solar cell entries made after the latest reviewed period.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has released preliminary findings on countervailable subsidies for crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China, covering the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The review indicates that subsidies were granted to producers and exporters of these solar products, and some companies had no entries of the merchandise during the review period, leading to a partial rescission of the review. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments on the findings and to request a hearing if necessary. The results will affect duties and cash deposit rates for companies involved.

The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Vietnam are receiving countervailable subsidies and made changes to the subsidy rates since the preliminary findings. The final decision found that critical circumstances exist for several companies, which affects how U.S. Customs and Border Protection handles the suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions. The investigation covers solar cells and modules from Vietnam, but some specific products are excluded. The International Trade Commission will decide whether these imports cause harm to the U.S. industry, which will determine if the proceedings go forward or if they will be terminated.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Thailand are receiving unfair subsidies, which are financial aids that give them an advantage over other companies. This decision was based on an investigation covering the year 2023. The Department found that "critical circumstances," meaning urgent situations involving imports of these solar cells, exist for some Thai companies. If the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that these subsidized imports harm U.S. industries, the Department will impose duties to counterbalance the subsidies, which may involve collecting extra fees on the imported solar cells.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Cambodia, also known as solar cells, are being sold in the United States at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation took place over a year, from April 2023 to March 2024. As a result, the Department will continue to require a cash deposit for estimated antidumping duties on these imports and has determined a dumping margin rate of 125.37% for companies not individually examined. The U.S. International Trade Commission will soon decide if these imports harm the domestic industry, which could lead to further import duties.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Malaysia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result, the Commerce Department plans to implement duties on these imports to counteract the underpricing, although some products, such as those produced by Hanwha Q Cells, might be exempt from these measures due to their zero dumping margin. The public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on this preliminary decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that producers and exporters of solar cells from Cambodia are receiving government subsidies, which means they can sell them at lower prices. The investigation covered the year 2023, and Commerce used various data verification methods to support its findings. The results showed that specific companies were benefiting from these subsidies. As a result, if the U.S. International Trade Commission agrees, the U.S. may impose additional duties on these imports to level the playing field for U.S. companies.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice related to the final results of reviews on antidumping and countervailing duties for solar cells from China, imported by Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia. The original publication mentioned incorrect certifying paragraphs in the importer and exporter certifications, which have now been corrected. These certifications confirm that certain solar products are not circumventing trade laws regarding Chinese imports. The updated information ensures compliance with U.S. trade regulations and corrects the previous documentation errors.