U.S. Section 232 Polysilicon Import Adjustments and Stockpiling Rule
What happened
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a temporary final rule restricting stockpiling of polysilicon and its derivatives ahead of Section 232 import adjustments taking effect on Dec. 4, 2026. The rule covers imports during the transition period from Sept. 22 to Dec. 3, 2026, and followed trade data showing a sharp increase in polysilicon imports after the Section 232 measures were released in early August. The reports do not state the rate or the full scope of the Section 232 measures.
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- pv magazine (Global)U.S. Commerce temporary final rule restricts polysilicon stockpiling ahead of Section 232 import adjustments
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a temporary final rule restricting stockpiling of polysilicon and its derivatives ahead of Section 232 import adjustments taking effect on Dec. 4, 2026, covering imports during the transition period from Sept. 22 to Dec. 3. The rule followed trade data showing a sharp increase in polysilicon imports after the Section 232 measures were released in early August. One market participant said the rule could curb China-origin wafers, cells and modules entering through circumvention channels involving smaller traders and companies, with limited direct impact on global polysilicon demand.