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Proclamation on Solar Product Import Safeguards

Original title: To Further Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products)

June 21, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This document affects the cost and availability of solar energy components in the U.S. by maintaining tariffs on certain imported solar products.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Domestic solar manufacturers

These firms are subject to the safeguard measures intended to facilitate their adjustment to import competition.

Importers of solar products

These entities must pay the specified tariffs on imported CSPV cells and modules.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 21, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued Proclamation 10779 to continue trade s on imported crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules. This action follows a USITC report indicating that the domestic solar industry is making positive adjustments to import competition.

Key Facts

  • The proclamation continues safeguard measures on imported CSPV cells and modules.
  • The USITC found that the domestic solar industry has increased production capacity and market share.
  • A shift in imports from non-bifacial to bifacial CSPV cells and modules was observed between 2020 and 2022.
  • The action is based on authority granted under the Trade Act of 1974.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CSPV cells?
CSPV stands for crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, which are the primary components used in solar panels to generate electricity.
Why are these tariffs being extended?
The President determined, based on USITC reports, that the safeguard action remains necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury to the domestic solar manufacturing industry.

Why It Matters

This document affects the cost and availability of solar energy components in the U.S. by maintaining tariffs on certain imported solar products.

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Shift to Bifacial Technology

The USITC report identified a significant market shift from non-bifacial to bifacial solar products between 2020 and 2022, which has influenced the structure of trade safeguards.

Connected Entities

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy60
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