Opportunity
Federal Register #A-553-003
Preliminary Determination on Solar Cells and Modules from Laos Sold at Less Than Fair Value
Buyer
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Posted
April 28, 2026
Identifier
A-553-003
NAICS
334413
This notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, addresses the preliminary determination on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from Laos: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - Products/Services Requested: - Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific manufacturers or vendors named; applies to all relevant Lao producers/exporters - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focuses on imports from the Lao People's Democratic Republic - Subject merchandise is under investigation for being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (LTFV) - Period of investigation: January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025 - Final determination postponed; provisional measures extended - Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary determination
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the Lao People's Democratic Republic are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. The period of investigation is from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination has been postponed and provisional measures extended.