HS code for solar panels

HS code

8541.43

US HTS code

8541.43.00

US general duty

Free

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Photovoltaic cells assembled into modules or panels are 8541.43, a subheading added in 2022. US solar imports can face extra safeguard duties.

US tariff lines under 8541.43

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
8541.43.00Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED) › Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels
2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8541.43.00.10 — Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells of a kind described in statistical note 12 to this chapter
  • 8541.43.00.80 — Other
Free

Import duty on solar panels by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for solar panels?
The international HS code for solar panels is 8541.43. Photovoltaic cells assembled into modules or panels are 8541.43, a subheading added in 2022. US solar imports can face extra safeguard duties.
Q2What is the US import duty on solar panels?
Under HTS 8541.43.00, the US general duty rate is Free. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for solar panels?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8541.43 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (8541.43) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.