[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 127 (Monday, July 7, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29843-29847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-12573]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-555-003, A-557-830, A-549-851, A-552-841]
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled
Into Modules From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Amended Final
Antidumping Duty Determination; Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells,
Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From Cambodia, Malaysia,
Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty
Orders; Correction
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; correction.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice
in the Federal Register on June 24, 2025, in which Commerce announced
the amended final antidumping duty determination on crystalline silicon
photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells)
from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam), and antidumping duty
orders on solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
This notice corrects for: (1) the inadvertent omission of the separate
scope Appendix, applicable to the antidumping order for Vietnam, and
(2) the omission of exclusion language with respect to respondent
Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., applicable to the antidumping order
for Malaysia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Cohen (Vietnam), Office III;
telephone: (202) 482-4521; Hermes Panilla (Cambodia), Office I;
telephone: (202) 482-3477; Stephen Bailey (Thailand), Office IV;
telephone: (202) 482-0193; and Patrick Barton (Malaysia), Office III;
telephone: (202) 482-0012; AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and
Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On June 24, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register the
Orders on solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and
Vietnam.\1\
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\1\ See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not
Assembled into Modules from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination; Crystalline Silicon
Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From
Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
Antidumping Duty Orders, 90 FR 26786 (June 24, 2025) (Orders).
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In that notice, we identified the products covered by the Orders as
solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, for which a
complete description was provided in the sole appendix to the notice.
The complete scope description contained in the appendix reflected the
correct scope of the antidumping duty orders for Cambodia, Malaysia,
and Thailand. However, as a result of the prior incorporation of
exclusion language specific to the antidumping duty proceeding
regarding Vietnam, the final scope of the antidumping duty
investigation on solar cells from Vietnam included additional language
not reflected in the final scope of the antidumping duty investigations
on solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Therefore, the
complete scope description referenced in the Federal Register notice of
the Orders, and contained in the appendix thereto, inadvertently
omitted a second appendix (and reference thereto) containing distinct
scope language applicable to the antidumping duty order on Vietnam.
Further, Commerce inadvertently omitted language that subject
merchandise produced and exported by Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
is excluded from the antidumping duty order on Malaysia in the
``Estimated Weighted-Average Margins'' and ``Continuation of Suspension
of Liquidation'' sections.
Correction
Correction 1: Vietnam Scope
In the Federal Register of June 24, 2025, in FR Doc 2025-11588, on
page 26787, in the first column under the heading ``Scope of the
Orders,'' correct the second sentence to read as follows:
For a complete description of the scope of the orders, see Appendix
I and Appendix II to this notice.
Further, replace the entirety of the Appendix to FR Doc 2025-11588,
which begins in the first column of page 26790 and continues to the
second column of page 26791, with the appendices to this notice
(Appendix I and Appendix II).
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Correction 2: Malaysia Exclusion
In the Federal Register of June 24, 2025, in FR Doc. 2025-11588 on
page 26788, in the third column, correct the ``Continuation of
Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits'' section to include the
following paragraph at the end of that section:
Because the estimated weighted-average dumping margin is zero for
subject merchandise produced and exported by Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia
Sdn. Bhd., entries of shipments of subject merchandise from this
producer/exporter combination are excluded from the antidumping duty
order on subject merchandise from Malaysia. This exclusion will not be
applicable to merchandise exported to the United States by this
respondent in any other producer/exporter combination, or by third
parties that sourced subject merchandise from the excluded producer/
exporter combination.
Additionally, in the Federal Register of June 24, 2025, in FR Doc.
2025-11588 on page 26788, correct the table of the estimated weighted-
average dumping margins for Malaysia to include a footnote as follows:
Malaysia
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\2\ After the final determination, Commerce directed U.S.
Customs and Border Protection not to suspend liquidation of entries
of subject merchandise produced and exported by Hanwha Q Cells
Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Subject merchandise from this producer/exporter
combination is excluded from the antidumping duty order on Malaysia.
See ``Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation'' section, supra.
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Weighted- average
Producer/exporter dumping margin Cash deposit rate (adjusted for subsidy
(percent) offsets) (percent)
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Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd............... 0.00 Not applicable.\2\
Jinko Solar Technology Sdn. Bhd................ 8.59 1.92.
Baojia New Energy Manufacturing Sdn............ * 81.24 81.24.
CRC Solar Cell Joint Stock Company............. * 81.24 81.24.
Lynter Enterprise.............................. * 81.24 81.24.
Mega PP Sdn. Bhd............................... * 81.24 81.24.
All Others..................................... 8.59 1.92.
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* Rates based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Notification to Interested Parties
This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections
733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR
351.205(c).
Dated: July 1, 2025.
Christopher Abbott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the
non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance.
Appendix I
Scope of the Orders (Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand)
The merchandise covered by these orders is crystalline silicon
photovoltaic cells, and modules, laminates, and panels, consisting
of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not partially
or fully assembled into other products, including, but not limited
to, modules, laminates, panels and building integrated materials.
These orders cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells of
thickness equal to or greater than 20 micrometers, having a p/n
junction formed by any means, whether or not the cell has undergone
other processing, including, but not limited to, cleaning, etching,
coating, and/or addition of materials (including, but not limited
to, metallization and conductor patterns) to collect and forward the
electricity that is generated by the cell.
Merchandise under consideration may be described at the time of
importation as parts for final finished products that are assembled
after importation, including, but not limited to, modules,
laminates, panels, building-integrated modules, building-integrated
panels, or other finished goods kits. Such parts that otherwise meet
the definition of merchandise under consideration are included in
the scope of the orders.
Excluded from the scope of the orders are thin film photovoltaic
products produced from amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride
(CdTe), or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS).
Also excluded from the scope of the orders are crystalline
silicon photovoltaic cells, not exceeding 10,000 mm\2\ in surface
area, that are permanently integrated into a consumer good whose
function is other than power generation and that consumes the
electricity generated by the integrated crystalline silicon
photovoltaic cell. Where more than one cell is permanently
integrated into a consumer good, the surface area for purposes of
this exclusion shall be the total combined surface area of all cells
that are integrated into the consumer good.
Additionally, excluded from the scope of the orders are panels
with surface area from 3,450 mm\2\ to 33,782 mm\2\ with one black
wire and one red wire (each of type 22 AWG or 24 AWG not more than
206 mm in length when measured from panel extrusion), and not
exceeding 2.9 volts, 1.1 amps, and 3.19 watts. For the purposes of
this exclusion, no panel shall contain an internal battery or
external computer peripheral ports.
Also excluded from the scope of the orders are:
1. Off grid CSPV panels in rigid form with a glass cover, with
the following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 100 watts
or less per panel; (B) a maximum surface area of 8,000 cm\2\ per
panel; (C) do not include a built-in inverter; (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in either an 8 mm male
barrel connector, or a two-port rectangular connector with two pins
in square housings of different colors; (E) must include visible
parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters
across each solar cell; and (F) must be in individual retail
packaging (for purposes of this provision, retail packaging
typically includes graphics, the product name, its description and/
or features, and foam for transport); and
2. Off grid CSPV panels without a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 100 watts or
less per panel; (B) a maximum surface area of 8,000 cm\2\ per panel;
(C) do not include a built-in inverter; (D) must include visible
parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters
across each solar cell; and (E) each panel is (1) permanently
integrated into a consumer good; (2) encased in a laminated material
without stitching, or (3) has all of the following characteristics:
(i) the panel is encased in sewn fabric with visible stitching, (ii)
includes a mesh zippered storage pocket, and (iii) includes a
permanently attached wire that terminates in a female USB-A
connector.
In addition, the following CSPV panels are excluded from the
scope of the orders: off-grid CSPV panels in rigid form with a glass
cover, with each of the following physical characteristics, whether
or not assembled into a fully completed off-grid hydropanel whose
function is conversion of water vapor into liquid water: (A) a total
power output of no more than 80 watts per panel; (B) a surface area
of less than 5,000 square centimeters (cm\2\) per panel; (C) do not
include a built-in inverter; (D) do not have a frame around the
edges of the panel; (E) include a clear glass back panel; and (F)
must include a permanently connected wire that terminates in a
twoport rectangular connector.
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Additionally excluded from the scope of these orders are off-
grid small portable crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels, with or
without a glass cover, with the following characteristics: (1) a
total power output of 200 watts or less per panel; (2) a maximum
surface area of 16,000 cm\2\ per panel; (3) no built-in inverter;
(4) an integrated handle or a handle attached to the package for
ease of carry; (5) one or more integrated kickstands for easy
installation or angle adjustment; and (6) a wire of not less than 3
meters either permanently connected or attached to the package that
terminates in an 8 mm diameter male barrel connector.
Also excluded from the scope of these orders are off-grid
crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels in rigid form with a glass
cover, with each of the following physical characteristics, whether
or not assembled into a fully completed off-grid hydropanel whose
function is conversion of water vapor into liquid water: (A) a total
power output of no more than 180 watts per panel at 155 degrees
Celsius; (B) a surface area of less than 16,000 square centimeters
(cm\2\) per panel; (C) include a keep-out area of approximately
1,200 cm\2\ around the edges of the panel that does not contain
solar cells; (D) do not include a built-in inverter; (E) do not have
a frame around the edges of the panel; (F) include a clear glass
back panel; (G) must include a permanently connected wire that
terminates in a two-port rounded rectangular, sealed connector; (H)
include a thermistor installed into the permanently connected wire
before the twoport connector; and (I) include exposed positive and
negative terminals at opposite ends of the panel, not enclosed in a
junction box.
Further excluded from the scope of the orders are:
1. Off grid rigid CSPV panels with a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 200 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 10,500 cm\2\ per
panel, (C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in waterproof connector
with a cylindrical positive electrode and a rectangular negative
electrode with the positive and negative electrodes having an
interlocking structure, (E) must include visible parallel grid
collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters across each
solar cell, and (F) must be in individual retail packaging (for
purposes of this provision, retail packaging typically includes
graphics, the product name, its description and/or features); and
2. Off-grid small portable crystalline silicon photovoltaic
panels, with or without a glass cover, with the following
characteristics: (A) a total power output of 200 watts or less per
panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 16,000 cm\2\ per panel, (C) no
built-in inverter, (D) an integrated handle or a handle attached to
the package for ease of carry, (E) one or more integrated kickstands
for easy installation or angle adjustment, and (F) a wire either
permanently connected or attached to the package terminates in
waterproof connector with a cylindrical positive electrode and a
rectangular negative electrode with the positive and negative
electrodes having an interlocking structure.
Also excluded from the scope of the orders are:
1. Off grid rigid CSPV panels with a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 200 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 10,500 cm\2\ per
panel, (C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in waterproof connector
with a cylindrical positive electrode and a rectangular negative
electrode with the positive and negative electrodes having an
interlocking structure, (E) must include visible parallel grid
collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters across each
solar cell, and (F) must be in individual retail packaging (for
purposes of this provision, retail packaging typically includes
graphics, the product name, its description and/or features); and
2. Small off-grid panels with glass cover, with the following
characteristics: (A) surface area from 3,450 mm\2\ to 33,782 mm\2\,
(B) with one black wire and one red wire (each of type 22 AWG or 28
AWG not more than 350 mm in length when measured from panel
extrusion), (C) not exceeding 10 volts, (D) not exceeding 1.1 amps,
(E) not exceeding 6 watts, and (F) for the purposes of this
exclusion, no panel shall contain an internal battery or external
computer peripheral ports.
Additionally excluded from the scope of the orders are:
1. Off grid rigid CSPV panels with a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 175 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 9,000 cm\2\ per panel,
(C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in waterproof connector
with a cylindrical positive electrode and a rectangular negative
electrode with the positive and negative electrodes having an
interlocking structure; (E) must include visible parallel grid
collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters across each
solar cell, and (F) must be in individual retail packaging (for
purposes of this provision, retail packaging typically includes
graphics, the product name, its description and/or features); and
2. Off grid CSPV panels without a glass cover, with the
following characteristics, (A) a total power output of 220 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 16,000 cm\2\ per
panel, (C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include
visible parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4
millimeters across each solar cell, and (E) each panel is encased in
a laminated material without stitching.
Also excluded from the scope of these orders are off-grid CSPV
panels in rigid form, with or without a glass cover, permanently
attached to an aluminum extrusion that is an integral component of
an automation device that controls natural light, whether or not
assembled into a fully completed automation device that controls
natural light, with the following characteristics:
1. a total power output of 20 watts or less per panel;
2. a maximum surface area of 1,000 cm\2\ per panel;
3. does not include a built-in inverter for powering third party
devices
Modules, laminates, and panels produced in a third-country from
cells produced in a subject country are covered by the orders;
however, modules, laminates, and panels produced in a subject
country from cells produced in a third-country are not covered by
the orders.
Also excluded from the scope of these orders are all products
covered by the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty
orders on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not
Assembled into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: Amended
Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and
Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 73018 (December 7, 2012); and
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled
into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: Countervailing
Duty Order, 77 FR 73017 (December 7, 2012).
Merchandise covered by the orders is currently classified in the
Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTSUS) under
subheadings 8541.42.0010 and 8541.43.0010. Imports of the subject
merchandise may enter under HTSUS subheadings 8501.71.0000,
8501.72.1000, 8501.72.2000, 8501.72.3000, 8501.72.9000,
8501.80.1000, 8501.80.2000, 8501.80.3000, 8501.80.9000,
8507.20.8010, 8507.20.8031, 8507.20.8041, 8507.20.8061, and
8507.20.8091. These HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience
and customs purposes; the written description of the scope of the
orders is dispositive.
Appendix II
Scope of the Order (Vietnam)
The merchandise covered by this order is crystalline silicon
photovoltaic cells, and modules, laminates, and panels, consisting
of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not partially
or fully assembled into other products, including, but not limited
to, modules, laminates, panels and building integrated materials.
This order covers crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells of
thickness equal to or greater than 20 micrometers, having a p/n
junction formed by any means, whether or not the cell has undergone
other processing, including, but not limited to, cleaning, etching,
coating, and/or addition of materials (including, but not limited
to, metallization and conductor patterns) to collect and forward the
electricity that is generated by the cell.
Merchandise under consideration may be described at the time of
importation as parts for final finished products that are assembled
after importation, including, but not limited to, modules,
laminates, panels, building-integrated modules, building-integrated
panels, or other finished goods kits. Such parts that otherwise meet
the definition of merchandise under consideration are included in
the scope of the order.
Excluded from the scope of the order is thin film photovoltaic
products produced from amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride
(CdTe), or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS).
Also excluded from the scope of the order is crystalline silicon
photovoltaic cells, not exceeding 10,000 mm\2\ in surface area, that
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are permanently integrated into a consumer good whose function is
other than power generation and that consumes the electricity
generated by the integrated crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell.
Where more than one cell is permanently integrated into a consumer
good, the surface area for purposes of this exclusion shall be the
total combined surface area of all cells that are integrated into
the consumer good.
Additionally, excluded from the scope of the order is panels
with surface area from 3,450 mm\2\ to 33,782 mm\2\ with one black
wire and one red wire (each of type 22 AWG or 24 AWG not more than
206 mm in length when measured from panel extrusion), and not
exceeding 2.9 volts, 1.1 amps, and 3.19 watts. For the purposes of
this exclusion, no panel shall contain an internal battery or
external computer peripheral ports.
Also excluded from the scope of the order is:
(1) Off grid CSPV panels in rigid form with a glass cover, with
the following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 100 watts
or less per panel; (B) a maximum surface area of 8,000 cm\2\ per
panel; (C) do not include a built-in inverter; (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in either an 8 mm male
barrel connector, or a two-port rectangular connector with two pins
in square housings of different colors; (E) must include visible
parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters
across each solar cell; and (F) must be in individual retail
packaging (for purposes of this provision, retail packaging
typically includes graphics, the product name, its description and/
or features, and foam for transport); and
(2) Off grid CSPV panels without a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 100 watts or
less per panel; (B) a maximum surface area of 8,000 cm\2\ per panel;
(C) do not include a built-in inverter; (D) must include visible
parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters
across each solar cell; and (E) each panel is (1) permanently
integrated into a consumer good; (2) encased in a laminated material
without stitching, or (3) has all of the following characteristics:
(i) the panel is encased in sewn fabric with visible stitching, (ii)
includes a mesh zippered storage pocket, and (iii) includes a
permanently attached wire that terminates in a female USB-A
connector.
In addition, the following CSPV panels are excluded from the
scope of the order: off-grid CSPV panels in rigid form with a glass
cover, with each of the following physical characteristics, whether
or not assembled into a fully completed off-grid hydropanel whose
function is conversion of water vapor into liquid water: (A) a total
power output of no more than 80 watts per panel; (B) a surface area
of less than 5,000 square centimeters (cm\2\) per panel; (C) do not
include a built-in inverter; (D) do not have a frame around the
edges of the panel; (E) include a clear glass back panel; and (F)
must include a permanently connected wire that terminates in a two
port rectangular connector.
Additionally excluded from the scope of this order is off-grid
small portable crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels, with or
without a glass cover, with the following characteristics: (1) a
total power output of 200 watts or less per panel; (2) a maximum
surface area of 16,000 cm\2\ per panel; (3) no built-in inverter;
(4) an integrated handle or a handle attached to the package for
ease of carry; (5) one or more integrated kickstands for easy
installation or angle adjustment; and (6) a wire of not less than 3
meters either permanently connected or attached to the package that
terminates in an 8 mm diameter male barrel connector.
Also excluded from the scope of this order is off-grid
crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels in rigid form with a glass
cover, with each of the following physical characteristics, whether
or not assembled into a fully completed off-grid hydropanel whose
function is conversion of water vapor into liquid water: (A) a total
power output of no more than 180 watts per panel at 155 degrees
Celsius; (B) a surface area of less than 16,000 square centimeters
(cm\2\) per panel; (C) include a keep-out area of approximately
1,200 cm\2\ around the edges of the panel that does not contain
solar cells; (D) do not include a built-in inverter; (E) do not have
a frame around the edges of the panel; (F) include a clear glass
back panel; (G) must include a permanently connected wire that
terminates in a two-port rounded rectangular, sealed connector; (H)
include a thermistor installed into the permanently connected wire
before the twoport connector; and (I) include exposed positive and
negative terminals at opposite ends of the panel, not enclosed in a
junction box.
Further excluded from the scope of the order is:
(1) Off grid rigid CSPV panels with a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 200 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 10,500 cm\2\ per
panel, (C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in waterproof connector
with a cylindrical positive electrode and a rectangular negative
electrode with the positive and negative electrodes having an
interlocking structure, (E) must include visible parallel grid
collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters across each
solar cell, and (F) must be in individual retail packaging (for
purposes of this provision, retail packaging typically includes
graphics, the product name, its description and/or features); and
(2) Off-grid small portable crystalline silicon photovoltaic
panels, with or without a glass cover, with the following
characteristics: (A) a total power output of 200 watts or less per
panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 16,000 cm\2\ per panel, (C) no
built-in inverter, (D) an integrated handle or a handle attached to
the package for ease of carry, (E) one or more integrated kickstands
for easy installation or angle adjustment, and (F) a wire either
permanently connected or attached to the package terminates in
waterproof connector with a cylindrical positive electrode and a
rectangular negative electrode with the positive and negative
electrodes having an interlocking structure.
Also excluded from the scope of the order is:
(1) Off grid rigid CSPV panels with a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 200 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 10,500 cm\2\ per
panel, (C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in waterproof connector
with a cylindrical positive electrode and a rectangular negative
electrode with the positive and negative electrodes having an
interlocking structure, (E) must include visible parallel grid
collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters across each
solar cell, and (F) must be in individual retail packaging (for
purposes of this provision, retail packaging typically includes
graphics, the product name, its description and/or features); and
(2) Small off-grid panels with glass cover, with the following
characteristics: (A) surface area from 3,450 mm\2\ to 33,782 mm\2\,
(B) with one black wire and one red wire (each of type 22AWG or 28
AWG not more than 350 mm in length when measured from panel
extrusion), (C) not exceeding 10 volts, (D) not exceeding 1.1 amps,
(E) not exceeding 6 watts, and (F) for the purposes of this
exclusion, no panel shall contain an internal battery or external
computer peripheral ports.
Additionally excluded from the scope of the order is:
(1) Off grid rigid CSPV panels with a glass cover, with the
following characteristics: (A) a total power output of 175 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 9,000 cm\2\ per panel,
(C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include a
permanently connected wire that terminates in waterproof connector
with a cylindrical positive electrode and a rectangular negative
electrode with the positive and negative electrodes having an
interlocking structure; (E) must include visible parallel grid
collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 millimeters across each
solar cell, and (F) must be in individual retail packaging (for
purposes of this provision, retail packaging typically includes
graphics, the product name, its description and/or features); and
(2) Off grid CSPV panels without a glass cover, with the
following characteristics, (A) a total power output of 220 watts or
less per panel, (B) a maximum surface area of 16,000 cm\2\ per
panel, (C) do not include a built-in inverter, (D) must include
visible parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4
millimeters across each solar cell, and (E) each panel is encased in
a laminated material without stitching.
Also excluded from the scope of this order is off-grid CSPV
panels in rigid form, with or without a glass cover, permanently
attached to an aluminum extrusion that is an integral component of
an automation device that controls natural light, whether or not
assembled into a fully completed automation device that controls
natural light, with the following characteristics: 1. a total power
output of 20 watts or less per panel; 2. a maximum surface area of
1,000 cm\2\ per panel; 3. does not include a built-in inverter for
powering third party devices.
Additionally excluded from the scope of the order is off-grid
greenhouse shade tracking systems with between 3 and 30 flexible
CSPV panels, each permanently
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affixed to an outer aluminum frame, with (A) no glass cover, (B) no
back sheet, (C) no built-in inverter, (D) power output of 220 watts
or less per panel, (E) surface area of 10,000 cm squared or less per
panel, (F) two clear plastic trusses per panel permanently attached
running lengthwise on the same side as the junction boxes, (G)
visible parallel grid collector metallic wire lines every 1-4 mm per
each cell on same side as junction box, (H) two rectangular plastic
junction boxes per panel with at least 16 diodes per panel, and (I)
encased in an aluminum frame and laminated without stitching.
Modules, laminates, and panels produced in a third-country from
cells produced in a subject country are covered by the order;
however, modules, laminates, and panels produced in a subject
country from cells produced in a third-country are not covered by
the order.
Also excluded from the scope of this order is all products
covered by the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty
orders on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not
Assembled into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: Amended
Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and
Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 73018 (December 7, 2012); and
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled
into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: Countervailing
Duty Order, 77 FR 73017 (December 7, 2012).
Merchandise covered by the order is currently classified in the
Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTSUS) under
subheadings 8541.42.0010 and 8541.43.0010. Imports of the subject
merchandise may enter under HTSUS subheadings 8501.71.0000,
8501.72.1000, 8501.72.2000, 8501.72.3000, 8501.72.9000,
8501.80.1000, 8501.80.2000, 8501.80.3000, 8501.80.9000,
8507.20.8010, 8507.20.8031, 8507.20.8041, 8507.20.8061, and
8507.20.8091. These HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience
and customs purposes; the written description of the scope of the
order is dispositive.
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