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Featured in Factory floor – 09-2026

Polysilicon playbook

Now that the United States has finally announced the outcome of its Section 232 investigation into polysilicon imports, industry analysts and investors alike have been weighing up the expected pros and cons of the policy’s likely impacts, particularly on ingot, wafer and cell manufacturing.
Mark Hutchins
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Mark Hutchins
United Solar Holdings still expects good access to the US market for polysilicon produced at its Oman facility and is considering investments in US manufacturing. | Image: United Solar Holdings

On Aug. 6, 2026, the White House announced the long-awaited outcome of a Section 232 investigation into polysilicon imports to the United States. As of Dec. 4, a 15% ad valorem tariff will apply to all imports of silicon ingots, wafers, cells and modules. Minimum import prices will also apply to these components as well …

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