Poland vs United States: Solar Import Comparison 2026
Compare every aspect of importing solar panels to Poland and United States β tariffs, certifications, logistics, and market dynamics side by side.
Both Poland and United States offer distinct import dynamics. Review the metrics below to pick the right sourcing strategy for your project.
| Metric | π Poland Europe (EU) | π United States North America |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 0% (EU MFN) | 0% (Section 201 safeguard expired Feb 2026) |
| Anti-Dumping | None | AD/CVD from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia (2024 petition), 25% Section 301 on China-origin cells |
| VAT / Sales Tax | 23% standard; 5% on residential PV systems | Sales tax varies by state (0-9%) |
| CBAM Applicable | β Yes | β No |
| Main Ports | GdaΕsk, Gdynia, Hamburg (via Germany) | Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Houston, Savannah, New York/Newark |
| Typical Lead Time | 32-40 days sea freight from Shanghai | 18-28 days sea freight from Shanghai to LA/Long Beach |
| Preferred Incoterms | CIF GdaΕsk, DAP Warsaw | CIF Long Beach, DDP |
| Top Brands | JinkoSolar, LONGi, Trina Solar, JA Solar, Bruk-Bet (local) | First Solar (local), JinkoSolar US, Qcells (Georgia plant), LONGi, Canadian Solar |
| Popular Wattage | 430-480W mono (residential + balcony), 550-610W (C&I) | 550-600W bifacial for utility, 400-440W mono for residential |
| Q1 2026 Landed Price | Landed CIF GdaΕsk TOPCon 580W: ~β¬0.09/W. Balcony solar (plug-in PV) fastest-growing segment. | Landed CIF LA utility-scale TOPCon 610W: ~$0.15-0.18/W (Q1 2026). UFLPA compliance documentation mandatory. |
Regulatory Notes
π Poland
Fastest-growing EU solar market. MΓ³j PrΔ d program drives residential installs. Balcony solar (mini-PV) regulation eased in 2024, creating huge new segment. CBAM applies.
π United States
UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act) blocks all Xinjiang-sourced materials β requires complete polysilicon traceability. IRA domestic content bonus (10%) available for US-made cells+modules. AD/CVD circumvention investigation on SE Asia imports.
JUST SOLAR β Poland Delivery
JUST SOLAR supplies Polish EPCs CIF GdaΕsk or DAP Warsaw β balcony-PV-ready modules (300-500W) in stock.
JUST SOLAR β United States Delivery
JUST SOLAR provides full UFLPA polysilicon traceability and ships weekly to Long Beach with customs pre-clearance support.
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