Photovoltaic modules and laminates: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

SML

Product information

Product definition

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

Subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification numbers:

• 8541.42.00.00
• 8541.43.00.00

Please note that these classification numbers may apply to goods which are not subject to SIMA measures, may change because of amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, or the subject goods may be imported under HS classification numbers that are not listed. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

Duty liability (Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: China

As a result of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's finding that the goods are only threatening to cause injury (July 3, 2015), all provisional duty paid or security posted by importers will be returned. However, all future importations of the subject goods released by the CBSA after the date of the Tribunal's finding will be subject to anti-dumping duty measures.

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have been issued normal values. Please refer to the Normal value model ID table for information relating to model IDs, model descriptions and units of measure. Information regarding specific normal values of subject goods should be obtained from the exporter. Please note that model information is posted only for exporters who have successfully enrolled in an exporter ID.

For importations of subject goods for which the exporter has not been issued specific normal values, the rate of anti-dumping duty is equal to 154.4% of the export price.

Duty liability (Countervailing duties)

Country of origin or export: China

As a result of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's finding that the goods are only threatening to cause injury (July 3, 2015), all provisional duty paid or security posted by importers will be returned. However, all future importations of the subject goods released by the CBSA after the date of the Tribunal's finding will be subject to anti-dumping duty measures.

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have a specific amount of subsidy:

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued their own amount of subsidy, the countervailing duty is equal to 0.340 Renminbi per watt.

Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping and countervailing duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the CITT. Information regarding the normal value and amount of subsidy of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping and countervailing duty payable should be obtained from the exporter. Related information may be made available to importers on a need-to-know basis in accordance with the provisions of Memorandum D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act.

For information on duty assessment, refer to the Guide for self-assessing SIMA duties.

Information required on customs documents

The import documentation should include the information listed below. Failure to provide this information may result in the application of penalties to the importer, pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).

The import documentation should clearly indicate the following:

• Confirmation whether the product is subject to SIMA duties
• Exporter ID
• Name and address of producer/manufacturer
• Location of plant/mill of production
• Place from which direct shipment to Canada began
• Name and address of vendor (if different from the producer)
• Country of origin
• Country of export
• Canadian customer's name and address
• Canadian importer's name and address (if different from the customer)
• Full product description
  • model ID
  • model description
  • product type (i.e. mono-crystalline, multi-crystalline or thin film, etc.)
  • wattage, indicate the maximum wattage of the module
  • voltage, indicate maximum voltage of the module
  • number of cells, indicate the number of cells per module
  • dimensions, length and width of module
  • cell efficiency
  • module efficiency
  • module or laminate, indicate if the product is a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic laminate
• Date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (state unit of measure – e.g. kg, metric tonne)
• Unit selling price and total selling price to importer in Canada
• Currency of settlement used (e.g. US$, CDN$, etc.)
• Terms and conditions of sale (e.g. FOB, CIF, etc.) and,
• All costs, expenses, and charges incurred by the exporter and vendor in the shipment of the subject goods to Canada (includes inland and ocean freight, insurance, duties, port and handling charges, etc.).
• The amount of any export taxes applicable to the goods.

Appeal decisions relating to subjectivity

Summaries of appeal decisions made by the CBSA respecting whether an imported good is subject to this measure in force can be found on the President-level re-determinations page.

Email for subjectivity opinions and duty assessment questions

Trade_Programs-Programmes_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Important Prior to submitting a subjectivity opinion request, please review the “detailed product information”. Each request must be supported with essential information including, but not limited to, pictures, mill certificates, measurements, origin of the goods, etc. in relation to the specific product in question.

Failure to provide sufficient information will result in a rejection of the request by the CBSA.

CITT reference number(s)

• NQ-2014-003
• RR-2020-001