PERC Monocrystalline Solar Cell from China
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%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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