8541.42.00—Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels
General duty rate
Free
Across 2 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8541.42.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels. It sits in Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 6 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this tariff item, and 9 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 8541.42.00(2)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(6)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8541.42.00
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.91.02 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50% |
| 9903.45.21 | safeguard | No change |
| 9903.45.22 | safeguard | 30% |
| 9903.45.25 | safeguard |
AD/CVD orders(9)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 8541.42.00
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8541.42.00 cover?
HTS 8541.42.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8541.42.00?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8541.42.00 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8541.42.00?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 8541.42.00 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8541.42.00?
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