Solar Panels Import Tariffs
US import tariffs on solar panels, photovoltaic cells, and solar modules. HTS codes, duty rates, Section 201 safeguard tariffs, and AD/CVD orders.
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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.
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