The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has made a preliminary decision that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Cambodia are likely being sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation found that two companies, Hounen Solar Inc. Co. Ltd. and Solar Long PV Tech Cambodia Co., did not comply with requests for information, resulting in an adverse inference being applied against them. Commerce will now require cash deposits for these products imported into the U.S. and is postponing the final decision while extending provisional measures following a request from the companies involved. Interested parties are invited to submit comments and request hearings as part of the ongoing proceedings.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government found that some solar panels from Cambodia might be sold too cheaply in America, so they will charge extra fees on them for now, and people have a chance to say what they think before a final decision is made.