Announcement
17 May 2017
In May 2017, the United States International Trade Commission initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. In February 2018, a safeguard measure was imposed. In August 2021, a review was initiated and the definitive duty was extended for a new period in February 2022. In July 2022, the definitive duty was suspended for imports from Canada.
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1 certainly harmful
0 likely harmful
0 liberalising
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Implementation date
07 Feb 2018
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 17 May 2017
Safeguard
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On 17 May 2017, the United States International Trade Commission initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells, whether or not partially or fu...
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