U.S. Corrects Antidumping Duty Orders on Solar Cells from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand

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U.S. Corrects Antidumping Duty Orders on Solar Cells from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand

On July 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published corrections to earlier antidumping duty orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (solar cells) from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The corrections address two main issues found in a Federal Register notice from June 24, 2025.

Correction for Vietnam Scope Language

The first correction adds a missing appendix. This appendix includes full details about the types of solar cells covered in the antidumping order for Vietnam. The original notice only had scope details for Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Now, the order on Vietnam has unique language that lists the excluded products and special requirements for imports.

Correction for Malaysia Exclusion

The second correction adds language related to Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. This company received a zero percent dumping margin. Because of this, shipments from Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. are excluded from the antidumping duty order on Malaysia. The exclusion only applies if the company is both the producer and exporter. If the product is shipped by another company, or Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ships for another exporter, the exclusion does not apply.

Updated Table for Malaysia

A footnote was added to the table of dumping margins. It notes that Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is excluded from the antidumping order because it received a zero dumping margin.

Scope of Orders: Product Details

The orders cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells that are 20 micrometers thick or more. These include modules, laminates, and panels whether or not they are assembled into other products. The orders cover products imported as parts if they meet the required definitions.

Exclusions from Scope

  • Thin film photovoltaic products made from materials like amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, or copper indium gallium selenide.
  • Certain small photovoltaic cells built into consumer products not made for power generation.
  • Small panels with specified voltage, watt, and size limits.
  • Certain off-grid panels, both with and without glass covers, that have unique wiring and packaging characteristics.
  • Off-grid panels made for use in automation or greenhouse systems.

Each order for Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam lists all technical product specifications. These include details about size, power output, materials, connectors, and packaging.

Commodities Classification

The products are listed under various Harmonized Tariff System (HTSUS) codes, mainly 8541.42.0010 and 8541.43.0010. Specific codes are also listed for possible imports.

Legal Notice

The correction is published according to sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and in line with 19 CFR 351.205(c). The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations.

Contact Information

  • Vietnam: Deborah Cohen, (202) 482-4521
  • Cambodia: Hermes Panilla, (202) 482-3477
  • Thailand: Stephen Bailey, (202) 482-0193
  • Malaysia: Patrick Barton, (202) 482-0012

These corrections clarify the products covered and not covered by the antidumping duty orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand.


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