Solar Charge Controller Printed Circuit Assembly from Germany
This printed circuit assembly (PCA) contains the rectifying diodes, MOSFETs, and control ICs for a solar MPPT charge controller that converts variable DC input from solar panels to stable battery charging voltage. It falls under HTS 8504.90.75.00 as a PCA component of a static converter used in renewable energy systems. The assembly is designed for surface-mount integration into compact solar controllers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the PCA performs power conversion functions like rectification or regulation to avoid reclassification as general PCBs (8534)
• Include detailed circuit schematics and bill of materials in documentation
• Ensure RoHS compliance certification for electronics imports