
U.S. Corrects Antidumping Orders on Solar Cells from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand
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About the Correction
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has issued an official correction to its June 24, 2025, Federal Register notice for antidumping duty orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (solar cells) from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Commerce published a notice on June 24, 2025, about amended final antidumping duty determinations and orders on solar cells from these countries. The correction makes two key changes related to Vietnam and Malaysia.
Vietnam Scope Correction
The original notice included only one appendix describing the products covered, but two appendices were needed. The corrected notice makes clear there are two appendices, one for Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand, and a separate one for Vietnam. Each appendix explains the specific scope of the products under order for those countries.
Malaysia Exclusion Correction
Commerce also added language about a company named Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. The new information states that solar products made and exported by this company are not covered by the antidumping order on Malaysia. Any products from different combinations of producers or exporters, or by third parties using goods from Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., are not excluded.
Detailed Product Descriptions
Appendix I – Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand
- Covers crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules, including those partly or fully assembled into other products.
- Includes cells at least 20 micrometers thick with a p/n junction.
- Merchandise can be described as parts for finished products, like building-integrated modules.
- Excludes thin film photovoltaic products made from amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, or copper indium gallium selenide.
- Excludes small crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells not exceeding 10,000 mm² in surface area if permanently integrated into consumer goods with different uses.
- Excludes various small off-grid solar panels, portable panels, and panels with special shapes, covers, or connections, as described in the appendix.
- Excludes products already covered by orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China.
- Lists various Harmonized Tariff System (HTSUS) codes under which the merchandise may enter the U.S.
Appendix II – Vietnam
- Covers the same general types of products as the other countries, but with some differences in the exclusion language.
- Excludes thin film products, small, integrated cells in consumer goods, and many small off-grid panels.
- Excludes products used in off-grid greenhouse shade tracking systems with detailed technical criteria.
- Excludes products already covered by orders on Chinese crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells.
- Lists the same group of HTSUS codes.
Table of Malaysia Dumping Margins
- Lists companies and their dumping margins.
- Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has a 0.00% margin and is excluded.
- Other companies have margins ranging from 8.59% to 81.24%.
What This Means
The notice clarifies which solar products from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand are covered by these U.S. antidumping duty orders. It also details which products and companies are excluded. The corrections ensure all parties know which specific products are subject to duties.
The document was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations.
For more details or questions, interested parties are directed to contact the Commerce officials listed in the notice.
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