Solar Panel (Photovoltaic Module) — HS Code
Photosensitive semiconductor devices — solar cells assembled in modules or panels
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HS Code
8541 — Diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
Heading
8541 — Diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — solar panels are photovoltaic modules under 8541.40
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
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Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and modules are classified under 8541.40.90 in the EU. The US applies anti-dumping and countervailing duties (ADD/CVD) on solar cells from certain countries (notably China) on top of any MFN duty. Check USITC for current ADD/CVD orders before importing solar panels into the US. Small solar chargers and portable panels under 50W follow the same classification. The solar inverter is separately classified under 8504.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8541.40.90
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8541.40.90
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8541.40.90
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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