Commerce Fixes Solar Panel Tariff Math From Laos
Published Date: 5/26/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed some important math mistakes in its early check on solar cells from Laos, which could affect how much extra tax those products might pay. This update covers sales from January to June 2025 and kicks in starting May 26, 2026. Companies making or selling these solar cells, especially Solarspace Technology, should watch for changes in costs and rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
33% Duties on Lao Solar Cells
If you make, import, or sell crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Laos, Commerce increased Solarspace Technology (Laos) Sole Co., Ltd.'s preliminary weighted-average dumping margin from 22.46% to 33.57% and set the adjusted cash deposit rate at 33.17%. These revised rates apply to sales during January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 and are effective May 26, 2026.
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