Enphase IQ8 Microinverter from China
Module-level power electronics (MLPE) that mounts directly under solar panels to perform DC-to-AC conversion at panel level. Falls under HTS 8501.80.90.00 as 'other' photovoltaic AC generators due to rapid shutdown compliance and grid-forming capability. Each unit handles one panel with 97.5% CEC efficiency.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,Declare panel-specific voltage matching (240V output) to distinguish from general micro-converters
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration; each microinverter counts as separate generator unit