U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Solar Cells from Indonesia Sold Below Fair Value

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The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has concluded that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (solar cells) from Indonesia are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. The final determination includes the period of investigation from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Background and Investigation Process

The process began earlier this year in April when Commerce invited comments on its preliminary findings. By May, revisions and extensions were made to ensure accurate results. This comprehensive investigation led to a final determination by September 10, 2026.

For gathering information, Commerce conducted a thorough verification of the records from PT REC Solar Energy Indonesia. They examined relevant sales and costs. However, PT Blue Sky Solar Indonesia did not provide required information, which resulted in Commerce using adverse facts available against them.

Critical Circumstances

Commerce has also determined that there are critical circumstances associated with the import of these solar cells from Indonesia. This finding suggests that significant injury was caused or threatened to the domestic industry due to sudden large volumes of imports.

Application of Adverse Facts Available

Due to the lack of cooperation from companies like Blue Sky, as well as the deficiency in complete information from REC Solar, Commerce determined the use of facts available with adverse inferences (AFA). Both companies have been assigned a high dumping margin as a result.

Dumping Margins and All-Others Rate

The estimated dumping margins for both PT Blue Sky Solar Indonesia and PT REC Solar Energy Indonesia are 94.36 percent each. This rate is based on adverse facts available. The same rate applies to all other producers and exporters.

Implications and Next Steps

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to suspend liquidation of these products at specified rates pending further instructions. This ensures compliance until a final antidumping order is issued, provided the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms the material injury.

Scope of Investigation

The investigation covers specific solar cells and modules from Indonesia. It includes solar cells of particular thickness and characteristics. Products like thin film photovoltaic cells and small integrated cells in consumer products are excluded.

Commerce’s detailed examination of this case aims to protect the domestic industry from unfair trading practices by ensuring solar cells are sold at fair value in the United States.

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