Turkey vs United States: Solar Import Comparison 2026
Compare every aspect of importing solar panels to Turkey and United States β tariffs, certifications, logistics, and market dynamics side by side.
Both Turkey and United States offer distinct import dynamics. Review the metrics below to pick the right sourcing strategy for your project.
| Metric | π Turkey Europe/Asia | π United States North America |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 0% (as of 2024; Additional Customs Duty scheme changes annually) | 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 | 20% KDV | Sales tax varies by state (0-9%) |
| CBAM Applicable | β No | β No |
| Main Ports | Istanbul (AmbarlΔ±), Izmir, Mersin | Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Houston, Savannah, New York/Newark |
| Typical Lead Time | 25-32 days sea freight from Shanghai | 18-28 days sea freight from Shanghai to LA/Long Beach |
| Preferred Incoterms | CIF Istanbul, CIF Mersin | CIF Long Beach, DDP |
| Top Brands | JinkoSolar, LONGi, Trina Solar, Kalyon (local), CW Enerji (local) | First Solar (local), JinkoSolar US, Qcells (Georgia plant), LONGi, Canadian Solar |
| Popular Wattage | 540-600W bifacial (YEKA auctions), 430-480W (rooftop) | 550-600W bifacial for utility, 400-440W mono for residential |
| Q1 2026 Landed Price | Landed CIF Istanbul TOPCon 560W: ~$0.095/W. Lira volatility β prefer USD contracts with 50% TT deposit. | Landed CIF LA utility-scale TOPCon 610W: ~$0.15-0.18/W (Q1 2026). UFLPA compliance documentation mandatory. |
Regulatory Notes
π Turkey
YEKA auction program drives 1+ GW/year of utility solar. Local content requirement for government projects (minimum 55% local). Currency volatility = payment risk.
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 Turkey Delivery
JUST SOLAR ships USD-denominated to Turkish distributors with flexible terms during lira volatility.
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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