Solar Panel (Photovoltaic Module) — HS Code
Photosensitive semiconductor devices — photovoltaic cells and panels
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HS Code
8541 — Semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices; LEDs
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8541 — Semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices; LEDs
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — photovoltaic solar panels are photosensitive semiconductor devices under 8541.40
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels — monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film — are classified under 8541.40. In the US, Section 201 safeguard tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells and modules have been applied since 2018, with tariff rates modified multiple times. The tariff-rate quota (TRQ) provides a lower rate for imports within the annual quota threshold — importers must verify the current rate and quota status with the US Trade Representative. The EU applied anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese-origin solar panels (2013–2018); these were allowed to expire. UK: 0% MFN. Bifacial panels, PERC cells, and heterojunction (HJT) panels are all 8541.40. The aluminium mounting frame imported separately is 7610.90.
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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