SMA Sunny Boy 5.0-US Inverter from Japan
A grid-tie solar inverter that converts DC power from photovoltaic panels to AC power for residential use. Classified under HTS 8504.40.95.70 as a static converter specifically designed as an inverter for renewable energy systems. It features MPPT technology and meets UL 1741 standards for grid interconnection.
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 certifications like UL 1741 or IEC 62109 to ensure compliance with U.S. energy standards
• Include detailed technical specs and country-of-origin documentation, as solar inverters often qualify for duty exemptions under trade agreements
• Avoid misclassification as power supplies by confirming primary function is DC-to-AC conversion, not voltage regulation