The solar cell market continues to remain fluid in terms of regulation—putting the onus on importers to stay one step ahead. In our new webinar, we discuss the latest trade policies and tariffs, and the best practices to follow.

Watch experts from Kuehne+Nagel and global legal teams discuss updates in the solar trade, including facilitators and impediments. Discover the power of visibility platforms to stay compliant, mitigate risk, and prevent disruption. 

Speaker: 

  • Derek McKenny, Global Customs Development Manager, The Americas
  • David G. Forgue, Partner at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
Moderator:

Matthew Clark, Director of Trade Consulting, North America

Hear from the experts including Kuehne+Nagel’s very own customs team Derek McKenny and Matthew Clark. We’re also proud to welcome guest speaker and international attorney David Forgue, who has worked with US-regulatory agencies to facilitate cross-border trade. Learn more about the latest enforcement actions on solar products and stay ahead of the curve with legislative updates. 

Key takeaways:

  • The solar market is undergoing shifting trading patterns, including alternative sourcing areas, digital trade, sustainable practices and a renewed focus on ethics. This is reflected in new legislation as well as overall market requirements.
  • There are currently multiple products on the market that claim to provide supply chain transparency. The Kuehne+Nagel customs business intelligence suite supports this with comprehensive insights into SKUs, entry lines and values, and total charges.
  • This transparency cannot be fully achieved without the help of forwarders and customs brokers. These valuable partners offer a range of services including compliance, documentation and training.
  • The solar energy trade is under pressure from several regulatory enforcements, including the Tariff Act of 1930 (Section 307), the Trade Act of 1974, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (2021).
  • Regulations will always be fluid so these pressures are likely to increase, particularly in the cases of AD/CVD, forced labor and goods classification.
  • Solar companies should follow best practices proactively to eliminate risk, mitigate disruption and comply with regulations. This includes using robust internal controls, a written code of conduct, and supply chain mapping.