U.S. Commerce Department Finds Indian Solar Cells Sold Below Fair Value

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final decision about certain solar cells from India. These are called crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells. The Department says they were sold in the United States at prices less than their fair value. This happened during the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

What Was Decided?

The decision, published on September 16, 2026, means that these solar cells were not priced fairly when sold in the U.S. This decision follows an earlier report from April 28, 2026, where Commerce said it found similar issues.

Important Companies

Several Indian companies were involved. These include Mundra Solar PV Limited, Mundra Solar Energy Limited, Kowa Company Ltd, and Premier Energies Photovoltaic Private Limited. They were all part of this decision.

Critical Circumstances

The Department of Commerce also found something called “critical circumstances.” This means urgent action was needed because of how the solar cells were being sold. This is true for the companies named above.

What Happens Next?

For these companies, duties will be applied to their products from January 28, 2026. This date is important because it’s before the first report from April 2026.

Rates and Duties

The companies will have to pay an estimated extra fee of 123.04% on their solar cell exports to the U.S. Other producers and exporters will also have to pay this fee.

What About Others?

If a company was not investigated but makes these solar cells, it must also pay the extra fee. This ensures that all similar products are treated the same way.

Future Steps

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will check if the U.S. industry is harmed by these imports. If they agree, the decisions and fees will become permanent.

Conclusion

This move by the Department aims to protect U.S. businesses and ensure fair trade. By adjusting the fees, the Department seeks to level the playing field for American companies involved in solar cell production. The next step involves further review by the ITC to ensure U.S. industries are not adversely affected by these imports.

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