Exemption of bifacial photovoltaic modules

Will bifacial solar panels be exempt from tariffs?

In his announcement, the President included an exemption for bifacial solar panels. This decision comes after the ITC recommended in November 2021 to extend the safeguard tariffs for an additional four years. Proclamations

Did Biden remove the bifacial solar panel exemption?

The Biden Administration has released a fact sheet detailing multiple solar panel related policies, including the removal of the bifacial solar panel exemption. This exemption previously allowed certain solar panels to bypass the Trump-era 15% tariff.

Are bifacial modules exempt from Section 201 tariffs?

Today’s CIT decision allows imported bifacial modules to be exempt from the Section 201 tariffs (scheduled to end in February 2022), and this year’s tariff rate is back to 15%. Judge Gary S. Katzmann, who revoked the bifacial exemption in 2020, released today’s decision to put bifacial modules back on the exemption list.

What does bifacial exclusion mean for solar?

“Every dollar spent on tariffs means less dollars put towards creating jobs and opportunity in communities. The bifacial exclusion will help us greenlight projects and deploy more solar capacity across the country.” The decision has, however, proven to be contentious within the ranks of US-based manufacturers.

Why did the president remove bifacial solar panels?

The Office of the President has turned its focus to solar panels, announcing the removal of the bifacial solar panel Section 301 tariff exclusion and addressing issues of stockpiling during trade cases, alongside promoting the nation’s manufacturing base.

Will bifacial solar importers be able to certify pre-existing contracts?

The Biden Administration is providing a slight safeguard to bifacial importers. Those with pre-existing contracts for bifacial solar modules to be delivered within 90 days of today’s exclusion removal will be able to certify those contracts to continue using the exclusion for that period.