U.S. Slaps Duties on Cheap Indonesian Solar Cells: Fair Trade Win?
Published Date: 4/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that solar cells from Indonesia are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair price. This means importers might face extra duties soon to keep things fair for American businesses. The investigation covers sales from July 2024 to June 2025, and the decision kicks in starting April 28, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated 35.17% Dumping Margin Imposed
Commerce preliminarily calculated estimated weighted-average dumping margins of 35.17 percent for PT Blue Sky Solar Indonesia, PT REC Solar Energy Indonesia, and for all other producers/exporters. These margin rates are the basis for required cash deposits and enforcement actions described in the notice.
Suspension of Liquidation and Retroactive Application
Commerce directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the publication date (April 28, 2026) and to require cash deposits equal to the estimated dumping margins. Commerce preliminarily found 'critical circumstances' for all other Indonesian producers/exporters (but not for Blue Sky and REC Solar), so for those 'all other' producers/exporters the suspension applies to unliquidated entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the date which is 90 days before the publication of this notice.
Preliminary Dumping Finding for Indonesian Solar Cells
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Indonesia are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Commerce published this preliminary affirmative determination on April 28, 2026.
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