Customs in the Renewable Energy Industry

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Customs Solutions for the Renewable Energy Industry

Compliant, timely movement of renewable energy components across borders.

In the renewable energy industry, delays at customs can hold up critical infrastructure projects and inflate costs. Whether you're importing solar panels, wind turbine parts, or battery systems, you must navigate complex sustainability rules, technical product classifications, and evolving EU/UK green legislation.

At ALS Customs Services, we help renewable energy businesses move goods across borders with speed and certainty—supporting solar, wind, and energy storage projects with customs strategies built for sustainability and compliance.

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Key Customs Challenges for the Renewable Energy Sector

  • CE, RoHS, and WEEE directives apply to many energy products.
  • Green certifications are increasingly required at customs.
  • Missing documentation causes clearance holds or rejections.
  • Turbines, panels, inverters, and batteries span multiple HS codes.
  • Incorrect codes impact duty rates and clearance time.
  • Complex systems may require multi-line declarations.
  • Many components qualify for preferential tariffs—but only with valid proof of origin.
  • Trade agreement compliance is key for large-scale imports.
  • Incomplete supplier documentation leads to cost overruns.
  • Delays at the border can stall construction and installation.
  • Offloading and storage costs increase during unexpected holds.
  • Grid-tied projects have strict delivery milestones.
  • New rules like CBAM and EPR affect solar, battery, and steel imports.
  • Carbon content tracking may be required at import.
  • Compliance gaps can jeopardise access to green subsidies or incentives.

The impact? Project delays, regulatory setbacks, and cost blowouts.

Why Renewable Energy Projects Trust ALS

How ALS helps Renewable Energy Projects

Sector-specific classification knowledge

Solar, wind, and energy storage component expertise.

Green compliance support

CE, RoHS, WEEE, and CBAM-ready customs guidance.

FTA optimisation

Maximise origin benefits, minimise import duties.

Strategic infrastructure coverage

Support at EU ports near energy project zones.

From solar farms to offshore wind, ALS helps renewable energy projects stay on schedule and in compliance.

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Latest Customs Updates in the Renewable Energy Sector

EU TARIC Product Classification Tool

HS code reference for solar, wind, and battery imports.

TARIC Database
CE Marking Requirements

Mandatory safety and conformity marking for energy goods.

CE Marking Overview
RoHS Compliance for Electronics

Restricts hazardous materials in renewable energy components.

RoHS Guidelines
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Import regulation for carbon-intensive materials like steel and aluminium.

Learn About CBAM
UK Ecodesign & Import Standards

Energy efficiency and regulatory rules for UK product imports.

UK GOV Guidance

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At ALS, we combine global customs expertise with local insight—helping businesses move goods efficiently, stay compliant, and navigate changing regulations with confidence. Whether you're expanding into new markets or aligning with growing sustainability requirements, our teams deliver tailored support at every stage of the supply chain.

With over 50 offices across 17+ countries, we’re right where you need us—on the ground, in the know, and ready to help.

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