TOYO Co., Ltd. announced Oct. 29 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection released shipments of solar cells made at the company’s Ethiopia facility after reviewing supply-chain records submitted by TOYO. The company said its documentation traced materials used in production, including polysilicon and wafers. TOYO said the import-compliance work supports its U.S. manufacturing operations in Humble, Texas.
What it means
TOYO said it has strengthened its U.S. import compliance program and is seeking certification through CBP’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program. The company describes its operations as including wafer and silicon production, solar-cell manufacturing and photovoltaic-module production.
TOYO said it is working to become a vertically integrated solar manufacturer.
Key facts
- CBP released solar-cell shipments produced at TOYO’s Ethiopia facility.
- TOYO said it submitted supply-chain traceability records covering polysilicon and wafer sourcing.
- TOYO’s U.S. manufacturing operations are in Humble, Texas.
- TOYO is pursuing CBP Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism certification.
- The announcement was issued Oct. 29, 2026.
Source: TOYO Co., Ltd. news release (PR Newswire)