- Tariffs were ruled illegal by a federal court, coinciding with Enphase and FTC Solar installing large solar capacity.
- Maxeon Solar Technologies faced severe business impact due to U.S. Customs exclusion and UFLPA legislation.
U.S. Commerce Issues Temporary Rules Restricting Polysilicon and Solar Imports
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What happened
The Department of Commerce issued a temporary final rule on September 22, 2026, implementing President Trump’s directive in Proclamation 11052. This rule establishes a framework through which Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection may restrict certain imports that they determine constitute stockpiling ahead of the December 4 implementation date. For established importers of record, the rule requires that polysilicon imports do not substantially exceed their historic averages. New importers of record face strict volume limits, including no more than 12kg of polysilicon.
From mondaq.com, pv-tech.org
Why it matters
The coordinated action between the Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduces volume limits on key solar industry inputs. These limits are designed to address potential stockpiling before new tariffs take effect. The rules apply to both existing and newly established importers of record.
Maxeon Solar Technologies faced severe business impact due to U.S. Customs exclusion and UFLPA legislation. Tariffs were ruled illegal by a federal court, coinciding with Enphase and FTC Solar installing large solar capacity.
From mondaq.com