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Anti-Dumping Obligations
Many times, the Chinese solar power industry has
been caught in the crossfire from main economies.
Here below a brief summary of the current condition
in the United States, European Union, and India.
United States
In 2012, the United States International Trade Com-
mission imposed anti-dumping regulations on solar
panels produced in China. Earlier, the Anti-Dumping
obligations did not apply to solar panels made with
cells produced outside of China. Though, starting in
June 2014, the Anti-Dumping obligations also cover
such goods. The prices differ between different pro-
ducers fluctuating from 18.56 percent to 35.21 percent.
European Union
The European Union started a study in late 2012. In the end, Anti-Dumping obligations were not
charged on Chinese made solar panels. In its place, the European Union and China decided to set a
minimum price level for solar panels. Consequently, European importers must not worry about
Anti-Dumping obligations on imported solar panels at least not yet.
India
In India, Anti-dumping obligations are charged on import of solar panels from China, Malaysia, and
the United States. The prices on Chinese made solar panels varied from 100 percent to 110 percent.
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