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