Solar-Grade Silicon Bricks

Rectangular silicon bricks of 99.99% purity cut from polysilicon ingots, used directly for solar wafer production. Falls under HTS 2804.61.00.00 as it qualifies as high-purity elemental silicon before final wafer slicing.

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.

8541Lower: 10% vs 50%

If sliced into photovoltaic wafers

Wafers ready for cell processing classified as semiconductor devices in Chapter 85.

3818.00.00Same rate: 50%

If intentionally doped with boron or phosphorus

Doped silicon for electronics specifically excluded to heading 3818 per Chapter notes.

7206.10.00Lower: 35% vs 50%

If ferro-silicon alloy form

Silicon alloys with iron classified as iron/steel products in Chapter 72.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statements for solar applications to qualify for potential duty exemptions or preferences

Test for metallic impurities (Fe, Al) as exceeding limits may trigger reclassification

Use proper NAICS codes (334413 semiconductors) for statistical reporting accuracy