Copper producers seek 10% duty on solar PV ribbons, busbars
In short
Copper producers want the import duty on solar PV ribbons and busbars raised to 10% from 5%. The summary says this is meant to reduce Chinese imports and help domestic factories use more of their capacity.
This matters for copper producers and solar supply chains. It is not stated whether the government will accept the request.
What the reporting says
Copper producers are seeking a 10% import duty on solar PV ribbons and busbars, up from 5%, according to a publisher-supplied summary. The reported aim is to curb Chinese imports, improve utilization of domestic capacity and retain existing duties on refined copper, semis and copper pipes and tubes. The immediate consequence would be higher protection for domestic producers, but the government response is not stated.
Why it matters
Copper producers are seeking a higher 10% import duty on solar PV ribbons and busbars, up from 5%, while keeping existing duties on refined copper, semis and copper pipes and tubes. The stated goal is to curb Chinese imports and improve domestic capacity utilization. This could affect the copper and solar manufacturing supply chain, but the reporting does not state whether authorities are considering or approving the request.