Back Contact IBC PV Cell from Japan
Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) monocrystalline photovoltaic cell with all contacts on rear surface for higher front efficiency. Unassembled cell under HTS 8541.42.00. SunPower-style design achieves 25%+ efficiency.
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
• Specify n-type/p-type finger patterning for complex metallization valuation
• Rear contact shading factor documentation improves customs acceptance
• High cell thickness (180+ microns) affects weight-based duties