Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part
Notice ITA
Abstract (official)
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
HS codes referenced
- 8501.71.0000 (HTS line)
- 8501.72.1000 (HTS line)
- 8501.72.2000 (HTS line)
- 8501.72.3000 (HTS line)
- 8501.72.9000 (HTS line)
- 8501.80.1000 (HTS line)
- 8501.80.2000 (HTS line)
- 8501.80.3000 (HTS line)
- 8501.80.9000 (HTS line)
- 8507.20.8010 (HTS line)
- 8507.20.8031 (HTS line)
- 8507.20.8041 (HTS line)
- 8507.20.8061 (HTS line)
- 8507.20.8091 (HTS line)
- 8541.42.0010 (HTS line)
- 8541.43.0010 (HTS line)
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part” require from importers?
Federal Register notice 2026-18941 (published 16 Sep 2026) is summarized by its official abstract: “The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.” Importers covered by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2026-18941 and why does it matter?
It was issued by ITA and classified as a notice. ExportSonar tracks it because notices in this feed drive US tariff, customs-duty and trade-remedy procedure changes that alter landed-cost math.
Where can I verify notice 2026-18941?
The authoritative text is the Federal Register document itself; this ExportSonar page mirrors metadata only (retrieved 16 Oct 2026, 23:26 UTC). When the two differ, the Federal Register record wins — follow the Source link just below this section.
Source:
Federal Register — 2026-18941 · metadata retrieved .
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