Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules — China — A-570-979

This AD/CVD measure concerns crystalline silicon photovoltaic (solar) cells, including cells that are assembled into modules. “AD” means antidumping duty, which addresses imports sold at unfairly low prices. “CVD” means countervailing duty, which addresses subsidies that foreign governments provide to producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties bringing covered solar cells or modules into the United States. Whether a product is covered depends on the legal scope description—not just the product name, marketing description, or tariff classification. An importer should compare the product’s physical characteristics, assembly, origin, producer or exporter, and applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification with the official scope and entry instructions. A customs broker or trade counsel may be needed when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the cell or module’s construction, components, and assembly status.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, country of origin, manufacturer, and exporter; do not rely on the tariff number alone.
• Check whether the measure distinguishes between cells, modules, assembled products, or products with particular technical features.
• Review current entry instructions and required AD/CVD case information with your customs broker before importing.
• Keep product specifications, bills of materials, origin records, invoices, and producer or exporter information to support the scope and entry analysis.