48.4%! US Tariffs on Chinese Energy Storage
By January 2026, the comprehensive tariff on Chinese-made batteries and energy storage systems in the US will reach an astonishing
Recent trade actions have introduced significant battery tariffs on goods imported from China. These changes include duties as high as 104% on some clean energy components, including lithium-ion batteries, critical for energy storage and EV systems. According to U.S. import data, lithium battery shipments from China reached $1.9 billion in 2024.
48.4%! US Tariffs on Chinese Energy Storage Products Take Effect PVTIME – The US trade policy, which increases tariffs on battery and energy storage system products exported from China to the US, is officially take effect on 4 March 2025.
Starting in 2025, new Chinese tariffs on imported lithium-ion cells and components—especially those used in energy storage systems—have reached levels as high as 104%, according to updated trade filings. This marks a significant increase compared to the average 20.8% rate recorded in 2024.
If you're in the business of battery energy storage systems (BESS), you've probably felt the squeeze of tariffs on Chinese imports. For years, China has been a go-to for affordable, high-capacity energy storage solutions, but ongoing trade policies and tariffs have made importing these systems into the U.S. more complicated — and expensive.
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