HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.71 – Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output not exceeding 50W
HS code 8501.71 is the 6-digit subheading for electric generators, photovoltaic DC generators, of an output not exceeding 50W. It is used for solar chargers for phones, small solar panels for garden lights, solar-powered toys, portable solar power banks and solar panels for IoT devices.
What HS 8501.71 covers
This HS code pertains to small-scale photovoltaic (PV) Direct Current (DC) electric generators, specifically those with an output not exceeding 50W. These miniature solar generators are typically integrated into consumer electronics, portable devices, or small off-grid applications where minimal power is required. Importers often include electronics manufacturers, distributors of outdoor and camping gear, and companies specializing in IoT devices or small solar-powered gadgets. Exporters are primarily manufacturers in regions with strong electronics and solar component industries. Key aspects in their trade include portability, efficiency in low-light conditions, durability for outdoor use, and ease of integration with battery charging systems or direct power for small loads. They are crucial for enabling energy independence in compact forms.
- Covers
- Solar chargers for phones
- Small solar panels for garden lights
- Solar-powered toys
- Portable solar power banks
- Solar panels for IoT devices
- Emergency solar flashlights
- Solar-powered weather stations
- Examples
- Anker PowerPort Solar Lite
- Goal Zero Nomad 5
- Renogy 5W Solar Panel
- RAVPower Solar Charger
- BioLite SolarPanel 5+
Codes often confused with 8501.71
Common mistake. Often confused with 850172 (PV DC generators > 50W) due to similar function, but differentiated by power output, or 854143 (photovoltaic cells assembled into modules) if not clearly a complete 'generator' unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850171, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850171 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $54M 62% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$6.8M 7.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Czechia $4.9M 5.6% of world exports
World total: $87M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.0M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $5.5M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Chad* ~$4.3M 7.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8501.71
Brazil does not split HS 8501.71: its NCM code is 8501.71.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8501.71
What is HS code 850171?
HS code 850171 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output not exceeding 50W. This HS code pertains to small-scale photovoltaic (PV) Direct Current (DC) electric generators, specifically those with an output not exceeding 50W. These miniature solar generators are typically integrated into consumer electronics, portable devices, or small off-grid applications where minimal power is required. Importers often include electronics manufacturers, distributors of outdoor and camping gear, and companies specializing in IoT devices or small solar-powered gadgets. Exporters are primarily manufacturers in regions with strong electronics and solar component industries. Key aspects in their trade include portability, efficiency in low-light conditions, durability for outdoor use, and ease of integration with battery charging systems or direct power for small loads. They are crucial for enabling energy independence in compact forms.
What products fall under HS code 850171?
Solar chargers for phones, small solar panels for garden lights, solar-powered toys, portable solar power banks, solar panels for IoT devices, emergency solar flashlights, solar-powered weather stations
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850171?
Often confused with 850172 (PV DC generators > 50W) due to similar function, but differentiated by power output, or 854143 (photovoltaic cells assembled into modules) if not clearly a complete 'generator' unit.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850171?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850171 in UN Comtrade data were China ($54M, 62% of world exports), Vietnam (about $6.8M) and Czechia ($4.9M). World exports came to about $87M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850171?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850171 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.0M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($5.5M) and Chad (about $4.3M). World imports came to about $55M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 850171 structured?
HS code 850171 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850171?
In Brazil, HS code 850171 is NCM 8501.71.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.