The unanimous ITC final vote finds material injury to the U.S. solar industry, clearing the way for steep duties on unfairly traded imports from the three countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted in favor of the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade in its antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations concerning crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules imported from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The Commission found that the U.S. industry is materially injured by imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos.
The Alliance originally filed the AD/CVD petitions on July 17, 2025, alleging that Chinese-headquartered firms operating in Laos and Indonesia, along with Indian producers, were exporting solar cells and modules into the U.S. market at unfairly low prices due to dumping and illegal subsidies. Today’s vote is the culmination of the 15-month investigation in which the U.S. Department of Commerce and the ITC sought to verify whether the U.S. domestic solar industry has been injured by these unfair and illegal trade practices. In September, Commerce issued final affirmative determinations confirming dumping and subsidization in all three countries, with total duties ranging from 147%-267% .
“Today’s vote confirms that U.S. solar manufacturers and workers have been harmed by dumped and subsidized imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. With these orders, fair competition is strengthened just as America needs more domestic energy production to power AI and data centers, secure its energy independence, and keep electricity reliable and affordable. U.S. manufacturers are ready to compete, and now they can,” said Tim Brightbill, co-chair of Wiley Rein’s International Trade Practice and lead counsel to the Alliance.
Next Steps
The Department of Commerce will issue AD and CVD orders on November 2, 2026. Once the orders are in effect, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin collecting cash deposits on imports of subject solar cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos at the final rates calculated by Commerce.
Final Determinations:
India: Dumping margins of 123.04% for all producers; CVD rates of 126.09%.
Indonesia: Dumping margins of 94.36% for all producers; CVD rates of 73.2%-173.7%.
Laos: Dumping margins of 65.43% for all producers; CVD rates of 82.03%-153.67%.
Commerce Fact Sheet
The investigations were initiated in response to petitions filed on July 17, 2025, by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, a coalition of U.S. solar manufacturers including First Solar, Mission Solar, Qcells, and Talon PV. The coalition, represented by Wiley Rein LLP, sought relief from unfair trade practices that have undermined the U.S. solar manufacturing sector.
More information on the investigations and final determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce can be found on its website.
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The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade is a coalition of four member and supporter companies calling for the enforcement of U.S. trade laws against foreign entities engaging in illegal practices to protect American jobs, ensure fair market prices, and secure a strong American solar manufacturing industry for generations to come. For more information visit: aasmt.org