SMA Sunny Tripower 10.0 Solar Inverter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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