Direct import of Chinese-made solar modules to the US is effectively closed by AD/CVD, Section 201, IEEPA and UFLPA. Chinese-owned factories in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia now face circumvention duties too. This guide covers what still works.
AD/CVD combined
254%
China modules
Section 201
14.25%
2026 rate
UFLPA seized (2024)
$1.7B
PV components
What actually ships today
Indonesia, Laos, India, Turkey and Saudi Arabia factories (some Chinese-JV) still qualify — provided full polysilicon-to-module traceability documents pass UFLPA scrutiny. Domestic content bonus (10% ITC adder) requires US-made cells.
Frequently asked questions
QCan I install used Chinese panels?
Second-hand PV modules imported without new sales are not subject to AD/CVD but face 25% Section 301 tariffs.
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