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Half-Cut Monocrystalline PERC Solar Cell from Japan

Pre-cut half-size monocrystalline PERC photovoltaic cell designed to reduce resistive losses, sold individually not assembled into panels. Falls under HTS 8541.42.00.80 as other unmodularized photosensitive semiconductor cells. Used in modern high-power solar modules.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document laser cutting process to prove cells remain individual despite half-size

Include busbar configuration specs to support completed cell classification

Half-Cut Monocrystalline PERC Solar Cell from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8541.42.00.80