Solar Panels from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for solar panels imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $32K.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Solar Panels — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 841912 | SOLAR WATER HEATERS | $32K | $8K |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tariffs apply to solar panel imports?
Solar panels face multiple tariff layers: a base duty rate under HTS 8541.40, Section 201 safeguard tariffs (currently 14.75%), and potential AD/CVD duties on panels from China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia.
How do Section 201 tariffs affect solar imports?
Section 201 safeguard tariffs apply to all crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules regardless of origin. The rate started at 30% in 2018 and decreases annually, currently at 14.75%.
Can solar panels from China enter duty-free?
No. Chinese solar panels face Section 301 tariffs (25-50%), Section 201 safeguard tariffs, and anti-dumping/countervailing duties that can total over 200% for some manufacturers.
What tariffs apply to solar panels from China?
Solar Panels imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for solar panels from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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