Opportunity
Federal Register #337-TA-1494
USITC Procedural Notice on TOPCon Solar Cell Investigation Involving Major OEMs
Buyer
International Trade Commission
Posted
June 01, 2026
Identifier
337-TA-1494
This notice from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) addresses a procedural update in an ongoing investigation involving TOPCon solar cell technology: - The USITC is conducting Investigation No. 337-TA-1494 concerning certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components, and products containing these items - The Commission decided not to review an initial determination granting BYD America LLC's motion to intervene in the investigation - The investigation was initiated by a complaint from First Solar, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona, alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 - Numerous OEMs are named as respondents, including: - AXITEC - Canadian Solar - JA Solar - JinkoSolar - Mundra Solar - Adani Green Energy - Philadelphia Solar - Hanwha Q CELLS - Jiangsu Runergy - Trina Solar - Vietnam Sunergy - VSUN Solar - Toyo - The notice does not request any products or services; it is a procedural update in the investigation process - The primary location referenced is the USITC headquarters in Washington, DC
Description
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge granting a motion to intervene filed by non-party BYD America LLC. This notice pertains to investigation No. 337-TA-1494 involving certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing the same. The investigation concerns alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to importation and sale of these products in the United States. The Commission's determination supports the intervention motion and continues the investigation process.