Canada Opens Anti-Dumping Probe into Chinese Solar Products

08/12/2014 12:00 - 488 Views

Canada has decided to launch an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made solar panels and solar laminates, following in the footsteps of the US and EU. If they are found guilty, Chinese solar manufacturers could face anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

The Canada Border Services Agency announced on December 5 that it has begun its investigation following complaints from Canadian firms Eclipsall Energy Corporation, Heliene, Silfab Ontario and Solgate.

The investigation will look at the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014 and will focus on special privileges Chinese firms get from special economic areas, loans, tax policies, raw materials, input items such as polycrystalline silicon, aluminum, electricity and solar glass, and free or low cost land use. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives its verdict on the validity of the complaints before February 3, 2015 and release its preliminary rulings on March 5, 2015.

Experts said that although China does not focus on exporting PV products to Canada, and duties would not have the same impact as those imposed by the US and EU, the investigation would nevertheless make China's solar exports less attractive to foreign markets.

Source: renesola.com