U.S. Customs Releases Ethiopia-Produced Solar Cells from TOYO
TOYO confirms U.S. Customs and Border Protection released solar cells from its Ethiopian facility after reviewing supply chain documentation.
The Brief
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection released shipments of solar cells produced in Ethiopia.
- TOYO provided full traceability documentation for its supply chain during the review.
- TOYO is pursuing CTPAT certification to support its U.S. manufacturing operations.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released shipments of solar cells produced at TOYO's facility in Ethiopia, following a review of the company's supply chain documentation.
As part of the review, TOYO provided CBP with full traceability documentation for its supply chain, including details on polysilicon and wafer sourcing.
TOYO cooperated fully with CBP during the process and expressed gratitude for the agency's thorough and professional review.
The company has also strengthened its U.S. import compliance program to support its manufacturing operations at its facility in Humble, Texas.
TOYO is currently pursuing certification under CBP's Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program.
Takahiko Onozuka, CEO of TOYO, stated the company holds itself to the highest standards of transparency and compliance as a Japanese company operating in America.
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