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US Slaps 126% Duty on Indian Solar Cells
17 Mar
Summary
- US imposed a 126% duty on Indian solar cells and panels.
- India is providing information for the ongoing US anti-dumping probe.
- The USITC investigation for countervailing duties lasts about 205 days.
The United States has levied a substantial countervailing duty of 126.87% on solar cells and panels originating from India. This action stems from a determination that India unfairly subsidizes its solar manufacturing sector. In response to this significant duty, the Indian government is actively collaborating with stakeholders to furnish the required information for the ongoing anti-dumping probe initiated by the US.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) oversees these investigations. Statutorily, a countervailing duty investigation is designed to conclude within approximately 205 days, roughly seven months, from the petition filing to the final determination. This timeline is shorter than antidumping investigations due to a faster preliminary subsidy determination by the US Department of Commerce.
The petitions for these duties were filed by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, along with American manufacturers First Solar, Mission Solar Energy, and Qcells. They allege that India, along with Indonesia and Laos, are dumping solar modules into the American market. India exported $793 million worth of solar cells/modules to the US in 2024. While the investigation continues, parties will have an opportunity to comment on preliminary findings before a final decision is made.
