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.
Quick answer for importers
How do you find the US import duty for solar panels?
Start by identifying the correct 10-digit HTS code for the exact solar panels product, then apply the base MFN duty and any country-of-origin tariff overlays such as Section 301, Section 232, Section 122, FTA preference, or AD/CVD exposure. Most solar panels classifications begin in HTS Chapter 85.
Solar Panels Import Duty by Country of Origin
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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.
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