China and Africa will exempt solar bifacial modules

US government reinstates bifacial solar module tariffs

In late 2022, the Biden administration imposed tariffs on solar modules from four Southeast Asian countries but delayed their implementation for two years to ensure business

Bifacial solar panels lose tariff exemption after

The Biden Administration today put imported bifacial solar panels back under Sec. 201 tariffs, after the specialty solar panels

Bifacial solar panels lose tariff exemption after Biden reverses

The Biden Administration today put imported bifacial solar panels back under Sec. 201 tariffs, after the specialty solar panels enjoyed a two-year exemption from extra duties first

US Section 201 bifacial exemption reinstated after international

The judgement, published today, means that as of now bifacial solar modules can be imported to the US free of punitive tariffs under the Trump administration''s Section 201 trade regime.

Updates to the Solar Cell Tariff and Removal of Bifacial Exemption

Along with the tariff increase, the removal of the bifacial exemption means that all panels manufactured in China and SEA (Southeast Asia) fall victim to the increase.

US government reinstates bifacial solar module tariffs

In late 2022, the Biden administration imposed tariffs on solar modules from four Southeast Asian countries but delayed their

CSMS # 61152419

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance to modify the Section 201 action by revoking the exclusion of bifacial panels and

Bifacial solar panel exclusion ends for solar cells Section 201

Since no longer exempt, bifacial solar cells would be subject to Sec 201.

Frenetic Activity Regarding Solar Energy

CSPV bifacial modules are currently exempt from the Section 201 tariff. Since most modules today are bifacial, the Section 201 tariff does not cover

White House removes bifacial solar tariff exemption, following

The White House announced it will remove the tariff exemption for bifacial modules and take additional actions to address "unfair" practices.

Updates to the Solar Cell Tariff and Removal of

Along with the tariff increase, the removal of the bifacial exemption means that all panels manufactured in China and SEA

Solar Industry & Chinese Tariff Update

Reports indicate the Biden Administration will end the exemption— leading to double-digit tariffs on bifacial panels, which account for 98% of all imported panels.

US Section 201 bifacial exemption reinstated after

The judgement, published today, means that as of now bifacial solar modules can be imported to the US free of punitive tariffs under the Trump

Frenetic Activity Regarding Solar Energy Equipment Import Duties

CSPV bifacial modules are currently exempt from the Section 201 tariff. Since most modules today are bifacial, the Section 201 tariff does not cover most module imports. On May 16,

Bifacial Exemption for Solar Panels Ending; TRQ for Cells to

The Commerce Department found in 2023 that solar panels made in Southeast Asia should have been considered Chinese in origin, and thus subject to antidumping and

CSMS # 61152419

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance to modify the Section 201 action by revoking the exclusion of bifacial panels and applying the safeguard tariff to bifacial

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4 FAQs about China and Africa will exempt solar bifacial modules

Are bifacial solar panels subject to tariffs?

Bifacial solar panels generally used in utility-scale solar projects are not currently subject to safeguard tariffs under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974. After the Trump administration implemented an exclusion for bifacial modules, they now make up almost all U.S. solar panel imports, the White House said.

Will bifacial solar panels lose exemption?

In addition to bifacial panels losing their exemption, the Biden Administration said it will raise the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of silicon solar cells by 7.5 GW, if needed.

Are bifacial solar panels exempt from Section 201 duties?

President Biden issued Proclamation 10779 on June 21, 2024 removing the exemption from Section 201 duties on solar cells for ‘bifacial solar panels’ that are imported on or after June 26, at 12:01 a.m. EDT due to surges in imports in recent years. Since no longer exempt, bifacial solar cells would be subject to Sec 201.

Are CSPV bifacial modules exempt from Section 201 tariff?

CSPV bifacial modules are currently exempt from the Section 201 tariff. Since most modules today are bifacial, the Section 201 tariff does not cover most module imports. On May 16, 2024, however, President Biden announced that he will soon rescind the bifacial panel exemption.