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Solar cells and modules: Canada-China tariffs, duties and trade rules

光伏产品 · Tariff lines (HS): 8541.42, 8541.43

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Canadian International Trade Tribunal news · 2026-09-18

Tribunal Terminates Expiry Review—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

加拿大国际贸易法庭终止对中国光伏组件和层压件的到期复审

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AI summary 4/5 Investigation, ruling or bilateral arrangement Audited by Claude Opus 5

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal terminated the expiry review and rescinded its March 25, 2021 order concerning dumping and subsidizing of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates from China. The release states that the Canada Border Services Agency will therefore not continue imposing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these goods.

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Expiry review case number
RR-2020-001

Why this rating (4/5): It ends an investigation or a measure, so the related duty or risk stops applying. Stated in the document: Expiry review case number: RR-2020-001.

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Canadian International Trade Tribunal news · 2026-03-13

Tribunal Continues Order, with Amendment—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

法庭延续并修订关于中国光伏组件及层压件的裁定令

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AI summary 5/5 Duties, restrictions or final findings Audited by Claude Opus 5

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal completed an interim review and continued, with an amendment, its March 25, 2021 order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China. The amendment excludes flexible photovoltaic modules that will be affixed to curved vehicle surfaces, such as transport truck fairings, with a power output not exceeding 200 W.

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Maximum power output of excluded flexible modules
200 W

Why this rating (5/5): It sets, changes or removes a duty, quota, ban or permit rule, so costs or obligations change. Stated in the document: Maximum power output of excluded flexible modules: 200 W.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

Checked against the official source by GPT-6 Astra (high effort). AI summaries can still contain errors; consult the official document. How summaries and ratings are made

Second check: independently audited against the official source by Claude Opus 5 on 2026-09-19, a model from a different company than the first reviewer. How summaries and ratings are made

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Canadian International Trade Tribunal news · 2026-02-02

Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

加拿大国际贸易法庭对来自中国的光伏组件和层压件启动到期复审

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AI summary 4/5 Investigation, ruling or bilateral arrangement Audited by Claude Opus 5

On February 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its March 25, 2021 order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates from China. The review will assess whether expiry would likely lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing and injury to the domestic industry.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a review of an existing measure. The final outcome of the review is not decided in this notice.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

Checked against the official source by GPT-6 Astra (high effort). AI summaries can still contain errors; consult the official document. How summaries and ratings are made

Second check: independently audited against the official source by Claude Opus 5 on 2026-09-19, a model from a different company than the first reviewer. How summaries and ratings are made

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Canadian International Trade Tribunal news · 2025-12-11

Tribunal Initiates Interim Review—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

加拿大国际贸易法庭对来自中国的光伏组件和层压件启动期中复审

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AI summary 4/5 Investigation, ruling or bilateral arrangement Audited by Claude Opus 5

On December 11, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an interim review of its March 25, 2021 order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China, at the request of Kings Solar Solutions Inc. The review will determine whether to continue the order with or without amendment by deciding whether to grant the requested product exclusion. The outcome remains pending.

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Interim review initiation date
December 11, 2025
Order under review date
March 25, 2021

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a review of an existing measure. The final outcome of the review is not decided in this notice. Stated in the document: Interim review initiation date: December 11, 2025; Order under review date: March 25, 2021.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

Checked against the official source by GPT-6 Astra (high effort). AI summaries can still contain errors; consult the official document. How summaries and ratings are made

Second check: independently audited against the official source by Claude Opus 5 on 2026-09-19, a model from a different company than the first reviewer. How summaries and ratings are made

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