PERC Monocrystalline Solar Cell from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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