Turkey Initiates Anti-Circumvention Probe on China PV Modules

On November 25,2023,the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued an important announcement,declaring the initiation of an anti - circumvention investigation into components originating from China.This investigation aims to examine whether the Chinese products under investigation are exported to Turkey via third countries,thus evading the implemented anti - dumping duties.

Background of the Anti - Dumping Case

Historical Background

Output:

This is not the first time Turkey has taken measures against Chinese photovoltaic modules.As early as July 1,2016,Turkey launched an anti - dumping investigation into photovoltaic modules originating from China.Subsequently,on April 1,2017,the former Turkish Ministry of Economy issued Announcement No.2017/6,making a positive final ruling on the case and starting to levy anti - dumping duties.

Tax Rates and Validity Period

Output:

In the previous investigation,the anti - dumping duties levied on the products under investigation were $20 per square meter and $25 per square meter respectively,and this tax rate was valid for five years.On March 26,2022,the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No.2022/10,initiating the first sunset review investigation of the case.On September 15,2023,the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No.2023/26,deciding to continue levying the same anti - dumping duties on the products under investigation.

Specific Content of the Anti - Circumvention Investigation

Objectives and Scope

Output:

The Announcement No.2023/32 issued on November 25,2023 clearly states that the purpose of this anti - circumvention investigation is to examine whether the Chinese products under investigation are exported to Turkey via Vietnam,Malaysia,Thailand,Croatia and Jordan to evade anti - dumping duties.

Investigation Period

Output:

The investigation period of this case is the whole year of 2020,2021,2022 and from January 2023 to September 2023.

Products under Investigation

Output:

The products under investigation include photovoltaic cell modules andpanels,involving products under the Turkish tariff number 8541.43.00.00.00.

Requirements for Submitting Questionnaires and Evidentiary Materials

Deadline

Output:

Interested parties shall submit questionnaires,case review opinions and evidentiary materials within 37 days from the date of the announcement.

Contact Information

Output:

The contact information of the investigating authority (Turkish Ministry of Trade) includes

Telephone: +90 312 204 92 94,Fax: +90 312 212 87 65

Contact email for enterprises and associations outside Turkey: .

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