Thin-Film Cadmium Telluride PV Cell from China

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 — China → United States

60%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0250%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 31 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

Thin-Film Cadmium Telluride PV Cell from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8541.42.00.80