Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules — Indonesia — A-560-846

This AD/CVD measure concerns crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells, including cells incorporated into solar modules. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports that may be sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. These are trade-remedy duties, separate from ordinary customs duty and import taxes.

The measure typically affects importers of covered solar cells or modules, as well as manufacturers, distributors, and other parties involved in importing them. Whether a shipment is covered depends on the product’s physical characteristics, construction, assembly, and country-specific scope language—not only its commercial description or tariff classification. An importer may need to pay additional duties, provide accurate entry information, and maintain records supporting the product’s scope determination. Customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be appropriate where coverage is uncertain.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s cell technology, assembly, and module configuration.
• Verify the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, but do not treat the tariff number alone as proof that the product is covered or excluded.
• Check the origin and export details, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and by the measure’s specific findings.
• Confirm entry-document, cash-deposit, bonding, and importer-of-record requirements with official Customs and Border Protection guidance or a qualified customs broker.
• Keep technical specifications, bills of materials, invoices, origin records, and scope-analysis documents in case coverage or duty treatment is reviewed.