SMA Sunny Tripower 10.0 Solar Inverter from Canada

This is a three-phase photovoltaic AC generator/inverter designed to convert DC power from solar panels into grid-compliant AC power for residential and commercial solar installations. It falls under HTS 8501.80.90.00 as 'other' photovoltaic AC generators, excluding complete generating sets, featuring MPPT tracking and efficiency over 98%. Classified here due to its role in solar power generation without being a full generating set.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

12.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify inverter efficiency ratings and MPPT channels match photovoltaic generator specs to avoid reclassification as general power supplies

Include solar certification documents like UL 1741 and IEC 62109 to demonstrate compliance with grid-tie standards