HS Code for Solar Panels and Photovoltaic Cells
The HS Code for solar panels and photovoltaic cells is 854140. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is Free.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 854140 |
|---|---|
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | Free |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 0% |
| Chapter | 85 |
| Heading | 8541 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells
HS Code 8541.40 covers photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells and solar panels, with a US MFN duty rate of Free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific documentation is required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for importing solar panels under HTS 8541.40 to prove they are not subject to antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD)?
Importers must provide a certificate of origin and detailed manufacturer/supplier information to prove the solar panels are not manufactured with crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China or Taiwan, which are subject to AD/CVD orders. For modules assembled in a third country (e.g., Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand), you must also supply documentation tracing the origin of the constituent cells to demonstrate they are not of Chinese or Taiwanese origin, as per CBP's enforcement of these trade remedy cases.
How does the semiconductor material used in photovoltaic cells affect classification under HTS 8541.40?
Classification under 8541.40 is specifically for photosensitive semiconductor devices, so the photovoltaic cell's active material (e.g., crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride (CdTe), or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)) is the determining factor. The heading excludes panels made solely from organic polymers or dyes without a semiconductor junction, which may be classified elsewhere. The encapsulation material (glass, polymer) or frame does not change the classification as it is based on the core semiconductor device.
Alternative & Related Classifications for Solar Products
Solar panels (modules) are properly classified under 8541.40. However, photovoltaic cells not yet assembled into modules are classified under HTS 8541.40.00 as well, but they must be distinguished from light-sensitive semiconductor devices in heading 8541.40.10. Pay close attention to complete solar power systems (e.g., kits with panels, batteries, and inverters), as the panels may still be 8541.40, but other components are classified separately (e.g., inverters under 8504). Additionally, certain thin-film photovoltaic modules may be classified under 8541.40.30.
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