The U.S. Department of Commerce has temporarily restricted  imports of polysilicon and its derivatives to prevent companies from stockpiling products ahead of the impending minimum import prices (MIP) and tariffs.In August 2026, the U.S. announced a 15% additional tariff on certain polysilicon products and set minimum import prices for polysilicon, wafers, and solar cells and modules, effective December 4, 2026, regardless of the country of origin.