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United States Import Duty Rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules
HS 8541.40 · Photovoltaic cells and modules
United States MFN Import Duty Rate
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on FOB value
ADD/CVD on Chinese solar panels. Panels assembled in Southeast Asia from Chinese cells may also be covered under circumvention findings.
How duty is calculated
1
FOB value
Product transaction value at port of export
2
Import duty (Free)
Applied to FOB value. US uses FOB (transaction value).
3
Sales Tax (state-level) (0%)
Applied to FOB value + duty. Collected at customs.
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Verify this rate
Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) official database ↗Solar Panels & PV Modules duty rates in other markets
Quick facts
HS Code8541.40
Duty basisFOB
Sales Tax (state-level)0%
Tariff systemHTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
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