US Probing Waaree for Evading Solar Tariff Duties

Core Viewpoint - The US is investigating Waaree Energies Ltd. for potential evasion of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells imported from China and Southeast Asia, which has led to a formal investigation by US Customs and Border Protection [1][4]. Company Summary - Waaree Energies' shares fell by as much as 7.6%, marking the largest decline since May, despite the company's stock having more than doubled since its debut in Mumbai last October [2]. - The company has stated its commitment to cooperate with US investigations and claims to comply with all local laws and regulations in its operational countries [3]. Industry Summary - The investigation follows allegations from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee that Waaree mislabelled solar cells from China as products from India to evade tariffs [4]. - US solar manufacturers are advocating for increased tariffs on imported photovoltaic equipment, citing unfair subsidies and dumping practices that threaten the domestic industry [5].