The preliminary findings of dumping and subsidies on solar cells from China and products containing them are having far-reaching effects. The extremely broad wording of the scope definition in the ADD/CVD cases goes well beyond solar panels from China to include many goods which contain Chinese solar cells even if the imported article into which the cells are incorporated qualifies as being of non-Chinese origin. View the full scope definitions for cases A-570-979 and C-570-980 ("Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules") in the Federal Register Notices on the preliminary determinations.  

As those of you who are subscribers to CBP's *Cargo Systems Messaging Service are already aware, a notice was issued on Wednesday, June 13 informing the importing public that importers of solar panels (from all countries) not containing Chinese solar cells must certify that their imported solar panels do not contain such cells. If you are not a CSMS subscriber and want to view CSMS #12-000215, click here.   

Standard ADD/CVD underwriting requirements (specific approval, etc.) apply to all bonds, single or continuous, for principals importing products containing solar cells from China.

On a separate subject, we advised you in our May 30 email notice that CBP is stepping up its demands for STBs in connection with ADD/CVD and other concerns. CBP HQ has issued a memo to DFOs and others in reference to special STB requests specifically in connection with ADD/CVD. Many of you have already received a copy of this from your local association. As previously advised, specific approval is required on any STB for a principal who already has a continuous bond in effect.

*If you are not already a CSMS subscriber, you may want to sign up, click here.  

Sincerely,