Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell from China
An individual polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic cell used in solar energy generation, featuring multiple crystal structures for cost-effective production. It falls under HTS 8541.42.00 because it is a discrete photosensitive semiconductor device not yet assembled into modules or panels. Typical efficiency ranges from 15-18%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Provide lab-tested efficiency certificates to differentiate from lower-grade cells that might classify differently
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin cells; use proper country-of-origin marking to avoid penalties
• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'not assembled in modules' to prevent reclassification during inspection