U.S. Commerce Finalizes 2022 Duty Review on Chinese Solar Cells
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its final determination in the 2022 countervailing duty (CVD) review of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China. These cells are commonly used in making solar panels.
The review covered the time period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.
Commerce determined that Chinese producers and exporters received government subsidies. As a result, duties will be applied to imports of these products.
The review was conducted under docket number C-570-980.
BACKGROUND
The preliminary results were published on April 21, 2025. Commerce accepted comments from interested parties.
On August 1, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for final results to October 20, 2025. Later, due to a government shutdown, deadlines were tolled by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025.
The final results were completed by December 29, 2025, and published on January 27, 2026.
SCOPE OF THE ORDER
The order applies to crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China, whether or not they are assembled into modules.
SUBSIDY FINDINGS
Commerce followed the law outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. It confirmed that certain financial support from the Chinese government gives companies a benefit. These benefits were also found to be specific to certain companies or industries.
CHANGES IN RESPONDENTS
Changzhou Zhaojing Light Energy Co., Ltd. (Light Energy) was replaced with its unaffiliated exporter Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (Yingli China) due to information on the record.
Commerce also revised the adverse facts available (AFA) rate. Yingli China’s final rate was adjusted to match the AFA rate used for Yangzhou Jinghua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation (High Hope).
NON-SELECTED COMPANIES
There are six companies under review that were not individually investigated. Normally, Commerce would use a weighted average of the mandatory respondents’ rates, but in this case, all mandatory rates were based on facts available.
Because of this, Commerce used the 2021 non-selected rate, which is 9.07%.
FINAL RESULTS
These are the final subsidy rates for the period:
- Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited: 117.41%
- Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation (and affiliates): 117.41%
- Yangzhou Jinghua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.: 117.41%
- Non-selected companies: 9.07%
See Appendix II for the full list of non-selected companies.
DISCLOSURE
Commerce will release the analysis and calculations for these results within five days of publication.
ASSESSMENT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on entries of these goods. Instructions are expected no earlier than 35 days after publication. If court actions are filed, CBP will be instructed to delay liquidation until matters are resolved.
CASH DEPOSITS
Commerce will instruct CBP to collect cash deposits based on the final rates from the date of publication. These deposits will remain in effect until further notice.
REMINDER ABOUT PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Parties handling confidential data under administrative protective order (APO) must follow regulations for its destruction. Any misuse can result in penalties.
APPENDIX I – ISSUES DISCUSSED
- Whether to rescind the review for Light Energy.
- Revisions to adverse facts available calculation.
- Revisions to the non-selected companies rate.
- Whether Yingli China qualifies for a lower rate.
- Review status for all BYD entities.
- Instructions to CBP regarding liquidation.
APPENDIX II – NON-SELECTED COMPANIES
- Anji Dasol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
- BYD (Shangluo) Industrial Co., Ltd.; Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd.; BYD Company Ltd.
- Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Sungold Solar Co., Ltd.
- Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd.
- Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd.
Authority: Sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Regulations: 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5).
Date: 2025-12-29
Signed: Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations
End of Notice.
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