Latvia exempts bifacial solar modules

Bifacial solar panels are once again exempt from Section 201 tariffs

Today''s decision means that imported bifacial modules are once again exempt from Section 201 tariffs, effective immediately. The Section 201 tariffs are back to 15% for this

2025 Jul 27

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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

2026 Jan 01

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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.

2025 Aug 01

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U.S. Import Restrictions Reinstated on Bifacial Solar Panels

President Biden has issued a proclamation that effective 26 June revokes an exclusion for bifacial solar panels from the Section 201 safeguard on imports of crystalline

2026 Feb 06

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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

2025 May 09

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Bifacial solar cells

A bifacial solar cell (BSC) is a photovoltaic solar cell that can produce electrical energy from both front and rear side. In contrast, monofacial solar cells produce electrical energy only when

2025 Mar 24

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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

2025 Dec 19

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Bifacial solar panel exclusion ends for solar cells Section 201

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

2025 May 12

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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

2025 Mar 03

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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

2025 Jun 27

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Bifacial solar cells

A bifacial solar cell (BSC) is a photovoltaic solar cell that can produce electrical energy from both front and rear side. In contrast, monofacial

2025 Aug 26

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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.

2025 May 19

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Bifacial Solar Manufacturing in Latvia: A

Discover the strategic case for manufacturing bifacial solar modules in Latvia to serve the Scandinavian market. Learn how logistics

2025 Jan 31

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Bifacial Solar Manufacturing in Latvia: A Scandinavian Case

Discover the strategic case for manufacturing bifacial solar modules in Latvia to serve the Scandinavian market. Learn how logistics and technology create a unique EU

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Bifacial Solar Panels Subject to Section 201 Duties

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

2025 Sep 28

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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

2025 May 26

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4 FAQs about Latvia exempts bifacial solar modules

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.

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.

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.