CITT Notice of Expiry of Finding on Photovoltaic Modules and Laminate

April 6, 2020 – The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), on April 1, 2020, gave a Notice of Expiry of the finding made on July 3, 2015, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China. The finding is scheduled to expire on July 2, 2020.

For the complete authoritative description of the subject goods, including exclusions, refer to this case in the Measures in Force.

The goods are usually classified under HS 8541.40.00.22. However, classification numbers are for ease of reference only. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

Interested firms, organizations, persons or governments wishing to make submissions on whether an expiry review is warranted must file a notice of participation with the CITT on or before April 17, 2020.

On April 20, 2020, the CITT will distribute the list of participants. The deadline for filing submissions is April 27, 2020. If there are opposing views, each party may file a response no later than May 6, 2020.

Documents should be filed electronically through the CITT Secure E-filing Service. Only one electronic copy is required.

The CITT will issue a decision by May 21, 2020, on whether an expiry review is warranted. If the CITT decides that an expiry review is not warranted, the finding will expire on its scheduled expiry date. If the CITT decides that an expiry review is warranted, it will issue a notice of expiry review.

Further details regarding this proceeding, including submission dates, filing procedures, and a schedule of key events, are contained in the CITT’s Notice of Expiry of Finding.

Please contact your Livingston account representative should you have any questions.