Polycrystalline Silicon Ingots

High-purity polycrystalline silicon ingots with 99.99% silicon content, used primarily in the production of photovoltaic cells for solar panels. This product falls under HTS 2804.61.00.00 as it is chemically defined elemental silicon meeting the purity threshold specified in the heading for nonmetals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3818.00.00Same rate: 50%

If doped for electronics and cut into wafers or discs

Doped silicon elements cut into wafers fall under 3818 per Chapter 28 note, excluding Chapter 28 forms.

8541Lower: 10% vs 50%

If processed into monocrystalline solar cells

Finished photovoltaic cells are electrical goods in Chapter 85, not raw elemental silicon.

2804.69Lower: 15.5% vs 50%

If purity below 99.99% silicon by weight

Lower purity silicon classified in the residual subheading 2804.69 for other silicon forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certification from supplier via chemical analysis reports to confirm ≥99.99% silicon content for proper classification

Ensure documentation includes material safety data sheets (MSDS) due to fine dust hazards during handling

Avoid misclassification as semiconductor wafers; ingots must be unworked forms per Chapter 28 notes