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Ep276: The Department of Commerce’s New Anti-Dumping Duties

Dec 12, 2024
Stefan Reisinger, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, delves into the new anti-dumping duties on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia. He explains how these duties, prompted by a petition from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing, could reshape import costs and practices. The discussion reveals the complexities of tracing supply chains regarding silicon and solar cells. Reisinger also highlights the implications for project developers, including retroactive tariffs and their impact on contract negotiations.
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  • The Department of Commerce has implemented new anti-dumping duties that will financially impact importers of solar panels and cells from Southeast Asia.
  • Retroactive tariffs on imports from Thailand and Vietnam complicate the supply chain, compelling importers to scrutinize product origins and supplier connections.

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New Anti-Dumping Duties on Solar Imports

Recent announcements from the Department of Commerce have established new anti-dumping duties on solar cells and panels imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This follows a petition raised by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing that sought these duties due to identified dumping practices. The preliminary determinations indicate that customs will begin collecting cash deposits from importers based on the calculated dumping margins effective from December 4th. This is a significant shift that adds financial strain on importers as they navigate the implications of these duties.

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