HS Code for MPPT Charge Controllers
The HS Code for mppt charge controllers is 854370. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 2.6%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 854370 |
|---|---|
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.6% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 3.7% |
| Chapter | 85 |
| Heading | 8543 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Other electric machines and apparatus having individual functions
HS Code 854370 covers MPPT charge controllers with a US MFN duty rate of 2.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specific import restrictions for MPPT charge controllers (HTS 854370) entering India?
India requires MPPT charge controllers to obtain a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) CRS registration and bear the standard mark. Shipments must be accompanied by a valid BIS certificate from the manufacturer. Additionally, certain power ratings may require additional clearances from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
How does the presence or construction of a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication module in an MPPT charge controller affect its classification under HTS 8543.70?
The integration of a wireless communication module for monitoring or control does not change the classification, as the principal function remains that of a charge controller. HTS 8543.70 covers apparatus with individual functions, and the added communication is considered ancillary. Therefore, a unit that primarily performs MPPT charging, even with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, is correctly classified here and not as telecommunications apparatus.
Alternative Classification & Similar Codes
MPPT charge controllers can be confused with simpler or non-electronic solar regulators. Basic PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) solar charge controllers are typically classified under HTS 8543.70.96 as other electrical machines and apparatus, the same as MPPT units, making functional verification critical. However, integrated solar inverter systems that include an MPPT controller function are often classified elsewhere, such as under HTS 8504.40.95 for static converters. Stand-alone power converters or rectifiers that could be used in similar systems may fall under HTS 8504.40.60.
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