- Effective Date: Jul 17, 2026
- Cite as: 91 FR 44821
Cite date: Jul 17, 2026
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Category:
None
Type:
Sub type: CIRC INQ-Circumvention Inquiry
Cases:
A570979
C570980
1.
On 07/17/2026, Commerce initiated a circumvention inquiry to determine whether imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, that have been completed in Ethiopia using parts and components manufactured in the People's Republic of China (China), that are then subsequently exported from Ethiopia to the United States or are completed or assembled, using additional inputs from China, into modules in Vietnam and then exported to the United States, are covered by the scope of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on solar cells from China (A-570-979, C-570-980).
See 91 FR 44821.
2.
Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, that have been completed in Ethiopia using parts and components manufactured in China, that are then subsequently exported from Ethiopia to the United States or are completed or assembled, using additional inputs from China, into modules in Vietnam and then exported to the United States, that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the AD and CVD orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules from China, at the cash deposit rates in effect on the date of entry. Such entries should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued.
3.
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.226(l)(5), this instruction does not affect or otherwise limit CBP's independent authority to take any additional action with respect to the suspension of liquidation or related measures.
4.
If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0984.
CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only.
(This message was generated by E&C's Office of Policy:
MHR)
5.
There are no restrictions on the release of this information.
Alexander Amdur