Biden eliminates Southeast Asia solar cell tariffs for two years

President Biden has declared an emergency with respect to the inadequate supply of solar cells and modules, allowing the Department of Commerce to issue regulations to temporarily permit for up to 24 months duty-free access to solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This action is intended to combat supply chain problems in the U.S. solar sector and prevent disruptions to the electric power system.

No solar cells or modules imported from these four countries will be subject to new antidumping or countervailing duties for two years. Existing duties on Chinese and Taiwanese imports of solar cells and modules remain in effect.

“As we invest in expanding domestic solar manufacturing and strengthening supply chains to protect our long-term energy security, imported solar panels remain an important component to addressing the immediate demands of bringing additional energy sources online and addressing the energy needs of the American people,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.