Amorphous Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cell

Amorphous silicon thin-film solar cell, a flexible photosensitive semiconductor device for light-to-electricity conversion, provided as individual cells. Classified in HTS 8541.42.00.80 as unassembled photovoltaic cells. Used in portable electronics and building-integrated photovoltaics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+60.0%60%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8541.49.80Lower: 50% vs 60%

If other photosensitive function dominates

Devices primarily for light sensing rather than power generation go to other photosensitive categories.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 60%

If on polymer substrate for retail

Flexible cells on plastic may classify as other plastic plates if not primarily semiconductor.

8543.70.93Lower: 10% vs 60%

If for other electrical machines

Certain specialized photoelectric cells for machinery classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document deposition layer thickness to distinguish from crystalline silicon cells

Use proper ESD packaging for thin-film sensitivity during transit

Verify no pre-applied encapsulants that could imply partial module status

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