Importing solar from China to Indonesia
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What to check
- Projects for PLN and the state must meet local-content (TKDN) rules, which raise the share of Indonesian-made parts.
- Indonesia is targeting up to 100 GW of solar, and imports of Chinese PV jumped in 2026.
- Panels assembled in Indonesia for the US now face high US countervailing duties, so many factories are turning to the local market.
- China ended the 9% export VAT rebate on solar panels from 1 April 2026 and cut it for batteries, so FOB prices rose a little for every market.
Our advice: For private and off-grid projects, Chinese imports are usually cheapest. For PLN projects, plan for local content from the start.
Suppliers to start with
Need help? We can get quotes, check the factory and inspect the goods before they ship.
Sources
Checked in November 2026. Rates change often: confirm the duty for your HS code with a customs broker before you pay. This is not legal or tax advice.
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