Solar Panels from 🇹🇭 Thailand: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for solar panels imported from Thailand.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on solar panels from Thailand?
Solar Panels imported into the United States from Thailand must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
HTS Codes for Solar Panels — Duty Rates
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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 Thailand?
Solar Panels imported from Thailand are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for solar panels from Thailand?
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.
What HTS codes apply to solar panels from Thailand?
Solar Panels classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or Thailand import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when solar panels are imported into the United States from Thailand. It is not Thailand's own import tariff schedule for goods entering Thailand.
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