1.
On 10/30/2018 (83 FR 54566), Commerce published in the Federal Register its amended final results of the administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the People's Republic of China (China).
See message 8311301, dated 11/07/2018.
2.
Title 19 U.S.C. 1520(a)(4) authorizes refunds prior to liquidation whenever an importer of record declares or it is ascertained that excess duties, fees, charges, or exactions have been deposited or paid.
In accordance with 19 U.S.C. 1520(a)(4), CBP is authorized to grant a refund, if requested by the importer, of cash deposits for entries of solar cells from China from the entities listed in paragraph 4 below which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period 07/23/2018 through 10/29/2018.
3.
The refund amount will be calculated by determining the difference between the amount of cash deposits paid as a result of the application of the final results rate and the amount due as a result of the application of the amended final results rate.
4.
Listed below are the deposit rates that were assigned to certain firms in the final results.
See message 8220305, dated 08/08/2018.
In addition, listed below are the amended deposit rates assigned in the amended final results (see message number 8311301, dated 11/07/2018):
Producer and/or Exporter:
Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-001
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Luoyang Suntech Power Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-002
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. and its cross-owned companies identified below:
Case number:
C-570-980-007 and/or C-570-980-008
Final results rate:
11.39%
Amended final results rate:
9.12%
Note:
The cross-owned companies are:
Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; and Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd.
Producer and/or Exporter:
Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-014
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Baoding Jiasheng Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-018
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Baoding Tianwei Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-019
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Beijing Tianneng Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-020
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Canadian Solar International, Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-021
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Changshu) Inc. and its cross-owned companies are identified below:
Case number:
C-570-980-022 and/or C-570-980-023
Final results rate:
14.34%
Amended final results rate:
11.59%
Note:
The cross-owned companies are 3:
Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Changshu) Inc.; Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Luoyang) Inc.; Canadian Solar Inc.; CSI Cells Co., Ltd.; CSI Solar Power (China) Inc.; CSI Solartronics (Changshu) Co., Ltd.; CSI Solar Technologies Inc.; CSI Solar Manufacture Inc. (name was changed to CSI New Energy Holding Co., Ltd. in July 2015); CSI-GCL Solar Manufacturing (Yancheng) Co., Ltd.; Changshu Tegu New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.; Changshu Tlian Co., Ltd.; and Suzhou Sanysolar Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Producer and/or Exporter:
Chint Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-025
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
ERA Solar Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-031
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
ET Solar Energy Limited
Case number:
C-570-980-032
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Hainan Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-033
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Hangzhou Zhejiang University Sunny Energy Science and
Technology Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-034
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-035
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Hengshui Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-036
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jiawei Solarchina Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-043
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-044
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jinko Solar Import and Export Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-045
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jinko Solar International Limited
Case number:
C-570-980-046
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Lixian Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-051
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Ningbo Qixin Solar Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-056
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Shenzhen Topray Solar Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-061
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Sumec Hardware & Tools Co. Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-067
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Tianjin Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-071
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Yingli Energy (China) Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-075
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Zhejiang Sunflower Light Energy Science & Technology Limited
Liability Company
Case number:
C-570-980-082
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
JA Solar Technology Yangzhou Co., Ltd. and its cross-owned companies are identified below:
Case number:
C-570-980-083
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Note:
The cross-owned companies are:
Donghai JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; Hebei Ningjin Songgong Semiconductor Co., Ltd.; Hebei Ningtong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Hebei Yujing Electronic Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Hefei JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; JA (Hefei) Renewable Energy Co., Ltd; Jing Hai Yang Semiconductor Material (Donghai) Co., Ltd.; JingAo Solar Co., Ltd.; JingLong Industry and Commerce Group Co., Ltd.; Jingwei Electronic Material Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Changlong Electronic Materials Manufacturing Co.; Ningjin County Jingyuan New Energy Investment Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Guiguang Electronic Investment Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Jingfeng Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ninjing Jingxing Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Saimei Ganglong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Songgong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ningjing Sunshine New Energy Co., Ltd.; Shanghai JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; Solar Silicon Valley Electronic Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Xingtai Jinglong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; and Yangguang Guifeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Producer and/or Exporter:
ET Solar Industry Limited
Case number:
C-570-980-084
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Hangzhou Sunny Energy Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-085
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jiawei Solarchina (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-086
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Systemes Versilis, Inc.
Case number:
C-570-980-087
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Taizhou BD Trade Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-088
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
tenKsolar (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-089
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-090
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Dongguan Sunworth Solar Energy Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-091
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jiangsu High Hope Int'l Group
Case number:
C-570-980-092
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Jinko Solar (U.S.) Inc.
Case number:
C-570-980-093
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Risen Energy Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-094
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Shenzhen Glory Industries Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-095
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter:
Zhejiang Era Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-096
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
Producer and/or Exporter: Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.
Case number:
C-570-980-097
Final results rate:
13.20%
Amended final results rate:
10.64%
5.
Do not liquidate entries of solar cells from china produced and/or exported by the entities listed in paragraph 4 above until specific liquidation instructions are issued.
6.
The assessment of countervailing duties by CBP on shipments or entries of this merchandise is subject to the provisions of section 778 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
Section 778 requires that CBP pay interest on overpayments or assess interest on underpayments of the required amounts deposited as estimated countervailing duties.
The interest provisions are not applicable to cash or bonds posted as estimated countervailing duties before the date of publication of the countervailing duty order.
Interest shall be calculated from the date payment of estimated countervailing duties is required through the date of liquidation.
The rate at which such interest is payable is the rate in effect under section 6621 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for such period.
7.
If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0984.
CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only.
(This message was generated by OVII:GHC.)
8.
There are no restrictions on release of this information.
Alexander Amdur