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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.

How will the 301 tariff affect the US solar supply chain?

Notably, the adjusted 301 tariff expands to cover Chinese exports of polysilicon and mono-Si wafers, with a 50% tariff rate set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This move is expected to affect the upstream sector in the US PV supply chain. The U.S. had imposed several trade barriers against Chinese solar cell and module imports.

What are China's new tariffs on solar products?

The newly increased tariffs on imports from China, effective as of September 27, 2024, specifically target products vital to the solar industry: Solar cells and modules: Tariffs have doubled, increasing from 25% to 50%. Lithium-ion batteries: For electric vehicles, these batteries now face a tariff of 25%, up from 7.5%.

Are Chinese solar products ahead of US tariff-jumping practices?

PERC and TOPCon technologies — is still in the pipeline and expected to be completed in 2025 (Figure 14). While new US tariffs against China’s tariff-jumping practices can take years in legal proceedings to take effect, Chinese solar products may already be generations ahead of the fully US-manufactured products then, with signific