The European Commission has decided to maintain anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties, first introduced in May 2014, on solar glass imported from China. The new measures went into force on July 23.
Should China scrap anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures on solar glass imports?
The European Commission has concluded that there are no compelling reasons to scrap definitive countervailing and anti-dumping measures on solar glass imports from China. Currently, the anti-subsidy duties range from 3.2% to 17.1%, while anti-dumping tariffs are between 17.5% and 75.4%.
Why did the EU impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels?
On 2 December 2013, the Council imposed anti-dumping duties in respect of imports of solar panels and key components originating in and consigned from China.1 An investigation carried out by the Commission in 2012 and 2013 had revealed that Chinese solar panels were being sold in Europe at well below their normal market value.
What are the anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties on solar glass?
Currently, the anti-subsidy duties range from 3.2% to 17.1%, while anti-dumping tariffs are between 17.5% and 75.4%. The European Commission has decided to maintain anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties, first introduced in May 2014, on solar glass imported from China. The new measures went into force on July 23.
How big is EU PV glass production?
Total EU PV glass production throughout the investigation period has been estimated at around 12 million square meters. The Chinese government initially participated in the first consultation phase of the review process, but later decided not to cooperate, the European Commission said.
What is the anti-dumping duty imposed on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules?
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1238/2013 of 2 December 2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in or consigned from the People's Republic of China (OJ 2013 L 325, p. 1).
Does China impose a countervailing duty on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules?
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2013 of 2 December 2013 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in or consigned from the People's Republic of China (OJ 2013 L 325, p. 66).