India's Solar Cells Get U.S. Duty Wallop for Unfair Aid
Published Date: 9/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian makers of solar cells are getting unfair government help, so they’re adding extra taxes on these imports starting September 16, 2026. This means companies importing these solar cells from India will pay more, helping U.S. solar businesses compete fairly. The investigation covered April 2024 to March 2025 and aims to keep the playing field level.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
126.09% Countervailing Duty Rate
Commerce determined countervailable subsidy rates of 126.09 percent ad valorem for Mundra Solar Energy Limited, Mundra Solar PV Limited, and for all other producers/exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from India for the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. This rate is effective as of the final determination published September 16, 2026.
CBP Cash Deposits and Suspension Dates
Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation for subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after February 26, 2026 for all other producers/exporters, and on or after November 28, 2025 for merchandise produced or exported by Mundra Solar Energy and Mundra Solar PV. Commerce also instructed CBP to discontinue suspension for entries on or after June 26, 2026 but to continue suspension for entries on or before June 25, 2026.
Critical Circumstances for Mundra
Commerce found that critical circumstances exist for Mundra Solar Energy and Mundra Solar PV, which led to suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions for Mundra-produced or -exported entries on or after November 28, 2025. Critical circumstances did not exist for the other producers/exporters.
ITC Injury Decision Determines Final Outcome
Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which has 45 days to determine whether U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened. If the ITC finds no injury, the proceeding will be terminated and any cash deposits will be refunded; if the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order and require assessment of duties.
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