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HS Code 854142

Photovoltaic cells not assembled, HS 8541.42.

Official description: Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezoelectric crystals: Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED): Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels

Classification note: This code is for loose solar cells. Cells already assembled into modules or panels go under 8541.43.

Chapter85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV recorders and reproducers
Heading8541Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezoelectric crystals
Subheading8541.42Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels
Also searched assolar cellphotovoltaic cellcrystalline silicon solar cellPV cellsilicon solar cell
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Where to check the import duty for HS 854142

The first 6 digits are the same everywhere. Duty and VAT or GST are set by your country, on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Each link below opens the official source at 854142, its heading or its chapter where the site allows it.

Open source Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)USITC / CBPOpens at this codeHTS search for 8541.42≈50%USITC data as of 2026-07-05
Open source TARIC measures, China originEuropean CommissionOpens at this codeTARIC measures for 854142Check official sourceTARIC lists measures by line
Open source UK Online Trade TariffHMRCOpens at headingHeading 8541 and its commodity codesCheck official sourceDuty and VAT by commodity code
Open source Customs Tariff Schedule 3ABFOpens at chapterChapter 85 of the tariffCheck official sourceListed in Schedule 3
Open source Customs TariffCBSAIndex page onlyTariff index. Open the current year and find the chapterCheck official sourceNo page per code
Open source HS classification of goodsSingapore CustomsIndex page onlyClassification guide and searchCheck official sourceNo page per code

How to read United States

The search runs on 8541.42 and lists the US lines under it. Your rate depends on the full 10-digit HTS line, and Section 301 surcharges for China origin sit on top of the base rate.

Then look up the full national code with China as the country of origin, and note the date you checked.

Deep link, with the code as a parameter

https://hts.usitc.gov/search?query=8541.42

Rates are only shown where our data names its source and date. Everything else says check the official source. Duty, VAT and GST rates change, so confirm them before you price a product.

Short answer

What HS code 854142 means for your import

HS code 854142 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for photovoltaic cells not assembled; often searched as solar cell, crystalline silicon solar cell, PV cell. Before you use it in a landed-cost estimate, check the product's material and function against the official tariff of your country. A code from a supplier is a clue. It is not the final import classification.

  1. UseStart with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
  2. VerifyCheck the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
  3. DecideIf the code or the documents are unclear, ask us for a free quote. We suggest the likely code and price the duty in.

Covered products

What products fall under HS code 854142?

Buyers often describe products under HS 854142 in these ways. If your product matches, 854142 is a likely 6-digit starting point. Confirm the material and intended use against the official tariff.

  • solar cell
  • photovoltaic cell
  • crystalline silicon solar cell
  • PV cell
  • silicon solar cell

US import duty · China origin

US import duty for HS 854142

Published USITC HTS rates for HS 854142. This is a research estimate. Confirm your full 10-digit HTS line before you price a product.

US import duty · China origin1 US tariff line
Base MFN rate0%From the US tariff line under 854142.
Section 301 (China)+50%Extra duty on China-origin goods under Section 301.
China-origin rate≈50%Base rate plus any Section 301 surcharge. MPF, HMF and new trade actions are not included.

Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) and Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05. Rates change with trade actions. Confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before you price a product. Sources for other markets are above.

Other HS codes under 8541

Other subheadings in heading 8541 (Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezoelectric crystals). If 854142 is not an exact match, one of these may fit your product better.

Explore Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV recorders and reproducers

Same chapter, other headings. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment; sound and tv recorders and reproducers.

HS code 854142: common questions

What is the US import duty for HS code 854142 from China?

As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 854142 is about 0%. Section 301 adds +50% for China-origin goods, so the combined rate is roughly 50%. This is a research estimate. Check your full 10-digit HTS line on hts.usitc.gov.

What is HS code 854142?

HS code 854142 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezoelectric crystals: Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED): Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels". The first two digits (85) are the chapter: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV recorders and reproducers. Digits 3-4 (8541) are the heading. Countries add more digits for their national tariff line, for example 10 digits in the US HTS.

What products fall under HS 854142?

Common products classified under 854142 include solar cell, photovoltaic cell, crystalline silicon solar cell, PV cell, silicon solar cell and similar items. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 854142?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market. The links on this page open USITC HTS (US) and TARIC (EU) at 854142, the UK Trade Tariff at heading 8541 and the Australian tariff at chapter 85. Then look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 854142 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (854142) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a Chinese supplier gives me?

Treat it as a clue. Supplier codes are often China export codes, and they can be incomplete or wrong for your country. Check it against the official tariff and your product's real material and use.

Is HSN code 854142 the same as HS code 854142?

Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 854142 covers the same products as HS 854142. India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.

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