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The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are being dumped in the U.S. market. As a result, the U.S. has proposed anti-dumping duties of up to 271.28% on these products.

Products Covered by the Tariffs:

  1. Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (CSPV) Cells

    • Includes both assembled and unassembled solar cells.

  2. Solar Modules/Panels

    • Composed of multiple CSPV cells, whether or not assembled into complete modules.

  3. Certain Solar Components (if applicable)

    • Includes essential parts of solar panels used in manufacturing.

Tariff Rates for Chinese-Manufactured Solar Products Entering the U.S.:

Although the recent ruling targets Southeast Asian countries, Chinese-manufactured solar products are already subject to high tariffs due to previous anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) and Section 201 safeguard measures:

  • 2012 AD/CVD Tariffs on Chinese Solar Products:

    • Anti-dumping duties: 18% – 250% (depending on the company).
    • Countervailing duties: 15% – 20% (due to government subsidies).

  • 2018 Section 201 Tariffs (Global Safeguard Tariffs):

    • Initial tariff: 30% on all imported CSPV cells and modules.
    • Tariff reduced by 5% per year, reaching 15% by 2022.

  • 2022 Extension and Circumvention Investigation:

    • Chinese manufacturers relocating to Southeast Asia to avoid tariffs were investigated.
    • 2024 preliminary ruling: Some companies in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam will face anti-dumping duties ranging from 0% to 271.28%, depending on individual company assessments.

Potential Taxation for Chinese Solar Products Entering the U.S.:

  • Directly exported Chinese solar panels: Up to 250% AD/CVD + Section 201 tariffs.
  • Chinese products re-exported via Southeast Asia: New AD/CVD rates (0% to 271.28%) based on company origin and manufacturing process.

These tariffs are likely to impact global supply chains, pushing companies to relocate manufacturing to other regions or invest in domestic U.S. production.