Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (HS 854143)
Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (HS 854143) has 17,875 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2022 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels is FIRST SOLAR INC, with 3,107 shipments, followed by BYD AMERICA LLC and TRINA SOLAR U S INC. The leading supplier is FIRST SOLAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD, with 2,264 shipments, followed by HANWHA SOLUTIONS CORP and REC SOLAR PTE LTD. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and MALAYSIA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (HS 854143), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FIRST SOLAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD → FIRST SOLAR INC with 2,201 shipments, followed by REC SOLAR PTE LTD → REC AMERICAS LLC (893) and TRINA SOLAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY THAILAND LTD → TRINA SOLAR U S INC (873).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FIRST SOLAR INC | 3,107 |
| BYD AMERICA LLC | 1,876 |
| TRINA SOLAR U S INC | 1,101 |
| REC AMERICAS LLC | 893 |
| AMERICAN HYPERION SOLAR LLC | 755 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FIRST SOLAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 2,264 |
| HANWHA SOLUTIONS CORP | 985 |
| REC SOLAR PTE LTD | 965 |
| TRINA SOLAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY THAILAND LTD | 873 |
| IMPERIAL STAR SOLAR CAMBODIA CO LTD | 774 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 3,219 |
| MALAYSIA | 2,568 |
| THAILAND | 2,453 |
| CAMBODIA | 1,916 |
| VIET NAM | 1,660 |
| SINGAPORE | 1,528 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,122 |
| INDONESIA | 790 |
| TURKEY | 761 |
| CHINA | 523 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 3,357 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,996 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,936 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 2,262 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,885 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,374 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 659 |
| MOBILE, AL | 486 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 452 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 347 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 854143 — Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels
Who imports Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (HS 854143)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels include FIRST SOLAR INC, BYD AMERICA LLC, TRINA SOLAR U S INC, REC AMERICAS LLC, and AMERICAN HYPERION SOLAR LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels?
FIRST SOLAR INC is the largest U.S. importer of Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (HS 854143), with 3,107 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels?
Leading suppliers shipping Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (HS 854143) to the U.S. include FIRST SOLAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD, HANWHA SOLUTIONS CORP, REC SOLAR PTE LTD, TRINA SOLAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY THAILAND LTD, and IMPERIAL STAR SOLAR CAMBODIA CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels are there?
ImportDoor has 17,875 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 854143, spanning Jan 2022 to Jul 2026.
Where is Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels imported from?
Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, MALAYSIA, and THAILAND.
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