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Production of China Solar Panels
China is the primary supplier of solar panels across the globe.
The components utilized in manufacturing these panels such
as polysilicon are very abundant in China. As a result,
Silicon tetrachloride, costs as high as $84,500 per ton. But
Chinese suppliers offer it at around $21,000-$56,000 per ton.
GCL-Poly is the largest polysilicon provider which creates
65,000 tons yearly. The major producers involving photovoltaic
cells (PV) in 2011 are also from China – Suntech, JA Solar,
Trina, as well as Yingli, producing 2,400MW, 2,100MW,
1,900MW, and 1,700MW (additionally), respectively. It is
also known that China was the finest and \major distributor of
solar modules in 2011 Global Primary Ten Solar Module with
corporations, inclusive of Suntech, LDK, Canadian Solar powered,
Trina, Yingli, Hanwha Solar One, Jinko Solar and Sunneeg.
Importing Terms
Tax Tariff – It is the
duty charged by the
Chinese government for
importing solar panels.
Codes affiliated discov-
er tariffs are found in
the Harmonized
Commodity Coding
System.
An importer/buyer should ana-
lyze the succeeding regards with,
tariffs as well as requirements
before beginning the operation of
sourcing solar panels from China:
Customs Duty –
It is the amount paid
depending on the Tariffs
imposed on certain items.
This can be calculated
based on the solar panel
value, overall quantity,
tariff classifications, and
also, VAT (Value-Added
Tax).
Certificates – It includes the origin of the country certificate, description of goods ( about the
quality of solar powered panels and corresponding tariff category), weight, Bill of Lading, insurance
data, packing list, copies involving the invoice, as well as other special documentation that required from
the importer.
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