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notice Published 2026-02-13

Certain TOPCon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting the Parties' Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation; Terminating Investigation

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: A Section 337 investigation at the ITC involving certain TOPCon solar cells and related products has been ended entirely, so the associated exclusion proceeding is no longer active.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 40) that granted the parties' joint motion to terminate the investigation. The notice states the investigation is terminated in its entirety.

Who's affected: The notice names certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing the same. It does not specify HTS codes or countries of origin. Importers of these solar products may find the termination relevant to any concerns about a related ITC exclusion action.

What to review:
- Review whether your products fall within the "TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components" descriptions referenced in the notice.
- Confirm with your broker or trade counsel whether any prior exclusion order, cease-and-desist order, or entry restrictions tied to this investigation were ever in place and their current status.
- Check whether other pending ITC, AD/CVD, or Section 201/301 actions on solar products may still affect your imports, since this notice addresses only this investigation.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.

Official notice

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 40) granting the parties' joint motion to terminate the investigation. The investigation is terminated in its entirety.
Source: Federal Register · International Trade Commission · Read the official notice ↗

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.