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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%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

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

• Include busbar configuration specs to support completed cell classification