U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will require cash deposits for anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271.28% on certain solar modules and cells imported to the U.S. by Waaree Energies between 2021 and 2026.
In a final determination issued June 23, 2026, the United States Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) has found that Waaree Energies evaded tariffs placed on solar cells from Vietnam and Malaysia between 2021 and June 23, 2026.
Accordingly, the CBP has taken actions to assess anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271.28% on all of Waaree’s imported solar modules determined to be subject to the tariffs. In a public version of the notice of determination provided to pv magazine USA, with confidential information removed, the CBP said it would continue to suspend liquidation of the duties owed by Waaree until such time as the final tariff bill is settled or a decision is made on any future Waaree appeal of the determination.
The investigation into Waaree’s imported materials was initiated in June 2025 under Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) case number 8163, following a petition filed in January by the the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, a group of solar manufacturers including First Solar and Hanwha Q CELLS USA, which has filed multiple such petitions since 2024.
