Windhoek exempts bifacial solar modules

Bifacial solar panel exclusion ends for solar cells Section 201

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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 Windhoek exempts bifacial solar modules

Will bifacial solar panels be exempt from Section 201 duties?

President Biden issued Proclamation 10779, ending the exemption from Section 201 duties on bifacial solar panels imported on or after June 26. Find out if your products are affected.

When can I import bifacial solar panels?

The affected solar cells and modules are classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes: Importers who signed contracts by May 16, 2024, may import bifacial solar panels without Section 201 duties from June 26, 2024, to September 23, 2024, provided the contract terms have not changed.

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.

Did Biden remove the bifacial solar panel exemption?

The Biden Administration has released a fact sheet detailing multiple solar panel related policies, including the removal of the bifacial solar panel exemption. This exemption previously allowed certain solar panels to bypass the Trump-era 15% tariff.