On the day of U.S. Secretary of State’s visit to China, coinciding with the U.S. “Western Valentine’s Day†on February 14th, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced a preliminary ruling in its “double-reverse†investigation into Chinese photovoltaic (PV) exports. The ITC claimed that the U.S. solar industry suffered substantial harm due to the influx of Chinese crystalline silicon PV products. This development has sparked concerns among Chinese manufacturers and policymakers.
On February 17, the head of the Import and Export Fair Trade Bureau under China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement responding to the second round of the “double-reverse†investigation. The statement emphasized that the U.S. ITC failed to fully consider the interdependence between the U.S. and Chinese PV industries. It pointed out that Chinese PV products have not only not harmed U.S. interests but have also created significant commercial benefits and job opportunities across the U.S. supply chain.
The statement further urged the U.S. to abide by international trade laws and conduct investigations in an objective and fair manner, warning against the misuse of trade remedies. China reiterated its commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and stressed that it remains open to continued discussions with the U.S. to achieve mutual benefit and win-win outcomes for both countries’ solar industries.
In addition, the spokesperson revealed that the Ministry of Commerce will continue to support the Chinese PV industry in legal defense efforts regarding issues such as dumping, subsidies, and market damage, aiming to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
**SolarWorld Faces New Challenges**
The ongoing “double-reverse†dispute between the U.S. and China began in 2011 when the U.S. launched an investigation into Chinese PV cells despite strong opposition from China. In December 2012, the U.S. imposed steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese PV imports, increasing tariff burdens by over 30% for Chinese companies.
This year, on January 23, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a new anti-dumping investigation into Chinese PV products, while SolarWorld, a U.S. company frequently involved in trade disputes with China, applied for a countervailing duty investigation on Chinese PV exports. This latest probe is broader than the previous one, expanding the scope to include not just PV cells but almost all crystalline silicon products, such as ingots, wafers, cells, and modules. It also includes both mainland China and Taiwan in the anti-dumping investigation.
Previously, SolarWorld had attempted to broaden the product scope in 2011 but was denied. Now, after years of effort, the company has managed to push for a wider investigation, aiming to bring more Chinese PV products under “double-reverse†tariffs.
**U.S. Measures Have Become Stricter**
According to a senior executive at a major Chinese PV company, the U.S. once left a "back door" open for Chinese firms to avoid tariffs by manufacturing in third-party countries. However, this time, the U.S. has closed that loophole by including all key PV components in the investigation, making it harder to re-export assembled products without facing tariffs.
In addition, traditional methods like entrepot trade—where goods are imported through third countries to evade tariffs—have become less effective due to stricter U.S. regulations on origin and expanded tax categories.
“If the double-reverse measures are implemented, it would essentially mean that Chinese PV companies lose access to the U.S. market,†the executive said. He added that the U.S. Department of Commerce is expected to announce countervailing duty rates on March 28 and anti-dumping rates on June 11, leaving little time for China to reverse the situation.
Despite the challenges, the executive expressed optimism, noting that China’s domestic PV market is now large enough to cushion the impact. “We will actively cooperate with authorities to challenge the U.S. ruling and seek a fair resolution,†he concluded.
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