Thailand's Underpriced Solar Faces Swift U.S. Dumping Penalties
Published Date: 4/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says solar cells from Thailand are being sold here for less than they should be between April 2023 and March 2024. Because of this, importers will face extra duties to keep things fair for American businesses. This move helps protect U.S. solar manufacturers and starts right away!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Final LTFV Finding for Thai Solar Cells
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Thailand were sold in the United States at less-than-fair-value for the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. This is a final affirmative determination announced by Commerce.
Importers Face Additional Duties Immediately
Because the Commerce Department made an affirmative LTFV determination, importers of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Thailand will face extra duties. The action is described as starting immediately and applies to imports tied to the investigation period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
Action Intended to Protect U.S. Solar Manufacturers
The Commerce Department's finding is intended to keep competition fair for U.S. solar manufacturers by addressing sales at less-than-fair-value of Thai solar cells. The investigation and determination cover April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
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