23 Sep 2025

☀️Delay in Solar Cell Duty Determinations

Crystalline Silicone Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From India, Indonesia, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations

Summary ?

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations in countervailing duty investigations regarding crystalline silicone photovoltaic cells imported from India, Indonesia, and Laos. This decision allows for a more comprehensive assessment of subsidies and trade practices, impacting the solar industry’s regulatory landscape. The new deadline for preliminary determinations is set for December 15, 2025.

Agencies

  • Commerce Department
  • International Trade Administration

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The notice pertains to countervailing duty investigations involving imports of solar cells, which may impact pricing, market access, and competitive positioning for businesses in the solar industry. The postponement of preliminary determinations allows for more thorough investigations that could affect trade practices and compliance obligations.

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