On 17 May 2012, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) released a preliminary decision on the anti-dumping (AD) investigation of Chinese-produced crystalline silicon (c-Si) cells. Dumping is defined as a company selling a product in another country for less than fair value. The DOC determined that Chinese companies sold cells at dumping margins ranging from 31.14% to 249.96%. SunTech and Yingli received tariffs of 31.22% and 31.14%, respectively, with 59 other companies receiving a 31.18% tariff and all other Chinese producers having a tariff of 249.96%. The DOC determined that critical circumstances exist, and therefore the preliminary rates will take effect immediately as well as applying retroactively 90 days from 25 May 2012, the date the preliminary decision was officially published. Key trends in this On Point include: AD and CVD tariffs will noticeably increase project costs. Tariff impact is immediate, potentially stalling US market progress. Massive US utility pipeline at risk.
On 17 May 2012, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) released a preliminary decision on the anti-dumping (AD) investigation of Chinese-produced crystalline silicon (c-Si) cells. Dumping is defined as a company selling a product in another country for less than fair value. The DOC determined that Chinese companies sold cells at dumping margins ranging from 31.14% to 249.96%. SunTech and Yingli received tariffs of 31.22% and 31.14%, respectively, with 59 other companies receiving a 31.18% tariff and all other Chinese producers having a tariff of 249.96%. The DOC determined that critical circumstances exist, and therefore the preliminary rates will take effect immediately as well as applying retroactively 90 days from 25 May 2012, the date the preliminary decision was officially published. Key trends in this On Point include: