Import tariffs on thin-film solar modules

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How do tariffs affect the US solar industry?

As a result, tariffs can still have a substantial impact on the US solar industry, especially those targeting these four Southeast Asian countries. A combined 80% of US solar PV module imports are from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and a little less than 60% of US PV cell imports are from these nations.

What tariffs are imposed on Chinese solar cells & modules?

The U.S. had imposed several trade barriers against Chinese solar cell and module imports. In addition to the original 25% tariff under the Section 301, there are anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) that have been imposed since 2012 as well as the Section 201 tariffs targeting cells and modules from all countries.

Are US tariffs on solar panels the highest?

Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen. From pv magazine USA

How much are solar tariffs in Southeast Asia?

Tariff rates vary by country and company, but they''re as high as a prodigious 3,521% for Cambodia, 972% for Thailand, 814% for Vietnam, and 250% for Malaysia. The trade tensions on solar imports from Southeast Asia aren''t new.

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