PERC Monocrystalline Solar Cell

Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) technology monocrystalline photovoltaic cell with enhanced rear passivation for higher efficiency. This individual cell is not assembled in modules, fitting HTS 8541.42.00 as a photosensitive semiconductor device. Achieves efficiencies over 22%.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+60.0%60%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8541Same rate: 60%

If classified as other photosensitive semiconductor devices without PV specification

Non-photovoltaic photosensitive devices like photodiodes use 8541.40.00.

8542.31.00Lower: 50% vs 60%

If for integrated circuits with embedded PV functionality

Hybrid ICs with photovoltaic elements classify under electronic integrated circuits.

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