USTRSection 201Completed

Request for Comments and Public Hearing About the Extension Review of the Safeguard Action on Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells

Aug 6, 2021 · 2:00 PM EDT

Why review: USTR proceeding: watch for trade-remedy scope, country coverage, and the comment or testimony window.

Scope

Section 201

Pre-hearing brief

USTR is reviewing whether to extend Section 201 safeguard tariffs on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells beyond their current term, meaning importers of covered solar products face potential continuation of existing duties. The outcome of this review will directly affect landed-cost calculations for any supply chain sourcing these goods.

The review covers imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. No specific countries or HS subheadings are named in the hearing notice or linked signal.

What to watch

Public comment period: USTR is soliciting written comments as part of this extension review (signal ustr:2021-21261).
Public hearing scheduled for 2021-08-06: importers and interested parties may participate to argue for or against extension of the safeguard measure.
Core legal question is whether continuation of the Section 201 safeguard remains necessary, which will drive the agency's extension recommendation.

On the policy arc

Official actions this hearing connects to across the primary sources Traverse tracks.

FR noticeAug 6, 2021
USTR opens extension review of safeguard duties on crystalline silicon solar cells

Materials

Announcement