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Thin-Film Cadmium Telluride PV Cell from Canada

Thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic cell, a photosensitive semiconductor device converting light to electricity, supplied as individual cells not assembled into modules. HTS 8541.42.00.80 applies to these unpaneled cells used in flexible solar applications and research. Known for high efficiency in low-light conditions.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for cadmium content to meet hazardous material import requirements

• Confirm thin-film deposition process documentation to validate photosensitive semiconductor status

• Avoid bundling multiple cells in shipments, as this risks classification as a partial module