TOYO Secures U.S. Customs Release Of Ethiopia-Made Solar Cell Shipments After Supply Chain Review

TOYO Co., Ltd., a solar manufacturing company headquartered in Japan, has announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released shipments of solar cells manufactured at its facility in Ethiopia following a review of the company’s supply chain documentation.

The announcement was made on October 29, 2026. According to the company, CBP completed its review after TOYO submitted detailed documentation demonstrating the traceability of its supply chain, including the sourcing of polysilicon and wafers used in solar cell production. The company stated that it cooperated fully with the agency throughout the review process.

The release of the shipments is an important development for TOYO as it continues to strengthen its international solar manufacturing and supply chain operations. The company has also taken steps to enhance its U.S. import compliance programme to support its manufacturing activities in the United States.

TOYO operates a manufacturing facility in Humble, Texas, and is pursuing certification under CBP’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) programme. The initiative is intended to further strengthen the company’s import compliance framework and supply chain management practices.

Takahiko Onozuka, Chief Executive Officer of TOYO, expressed appreciation to CBP for its detailed review and professional approach. He stated that the company, as a Japanese business expanding its presence in the United States, remains committed to maintaining high standards of transparency and regulatory compliance.

Onozuka also highlighted the importance of providing customers with confidence in the origin of solar products. He said TOYO intends to demonstrate transparency throughout its supply chain.

The development highlights the growing importance of supply chain traceability and import compliance in the global solar manufacturing industry, particularly as manufacturers expand production networks across multiple countries.