Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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