PERC Monocrystalline Solar Cell from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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