Thin-Film Cadmium Telluride PV Cell from Japan
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 — 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
• 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