CITT Amends Order on Photovoltaic Modules from China

CITT Cases

Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has amended its order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates from China. The amendment excludes specific flexible photovoltaic modules used in vehicles from the order.

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What changed

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has completed an interim review and amended its existing order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China. The key change is the exclusion of flexible photovoltaic modules designed for curved vehicle surfaces, such as transport truck fairings, with a power output not exceeding 200 W. This amendment modifies the scope of the existing order, which was originally made on March 25, 2021.

This action directly impacts manufacturers and importers of these specific types of photovoltaic modules. Companies dealing with the excluded flexible modules will no longer be subject to the original order's provisions. Compliance officers should review their product classifications and import documentation to ensure alignment with the amended order, particularly for flexible photovoltaic modules intended for vehicle applications. No specific compliance deadline is mentioned, as this is an amendment to an existing order.

What to do next

Review product classifications for photovoltaic modules and laminates from China.
Ensure compliance with the amended order, specifically regarding the exclusion of flexible photovoltaic modules for vehicle applications.

Source document (simplified)

Tribunal Continues Order, with Amendment—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

Press release | Ottawa, Ontario,

                    March 13, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario, March 13, 2026—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has completed an interim review (RD-2025-001) of its order made on March 25, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-001, in respect of photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China.

The Tribunal amended its order to exclude the following goods: flexible photovoltaic modules that will be affixed to curved surfaces of vehicles, such as transport truck fairings, with a power output not exceeding 200 W.

The Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It hears cases on dumped and subsidized imports, safeguard complaints, complaints about federal government procurement and appeals of customs and excise tax rulings. When requested by the federal government, the Tribunal also provides advice on other economic, trade and tariff matters.

March 13, 2026 Martin Pelchat

Manager, Communications and Linguistic Services

Telephone: 343-991-3803
Email: citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca