USA imposes 125.87% preliminary countervailing duty on Indian solar cells and modules
The preliminary countervailing duty raises the effective import cost of Indian solar cells and modules for US buyers, reducing their price competitiveness in the US market.
Change
USA Department of Commerce imposed a preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87% on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules imported from India, announced February 24.
Why it matters
Affected shipments will face a provisional subsidy duty that raises US import costs and forces exporters to reprice shipments, redirect sales to alternative markets, or localise production to avoid the charge. The USA Department of Commerce will verify exporter and government submissions ahead of a final determination due July 6, 2026.
Implications
- — Export compliance teams at Indian solar cell and module manufacturers must submit full factual responses and documentary evidence to the USA Department of Commerce and be prepared for on-site verification — failure to cooperate can lead to adverse facts available and sustain the high provisional duty.
- — Supply-chain and production planning teams at Indian solar manufacturers must accelerate non-US sourcing and expansion of localised manufacturing capacity (including traceable polysilicon inputs or US-based module lines) to preserve access to the US market or redirect volumes to other destinations.
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