HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8541.43 – Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels
HS code 8541.43 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels. It is used for monocrystalline solar panels, polycrystalline solar panels, thin-film solar panels, bifacial solar modules and half-cut cell solar panels.
What HS 8541.43 covers
This HS code covers complete solar modules or panels, which are assemblies of individual photovoltaic cells designed to generate electricity from sunlight. These are the finished products ready for installation in solar power systems, ranging from residential rooftops to large-scale solar farms. International trade is robust, driven by global demand for renewable energy solutions and the transition away from fossil fuels. Importers include solar project developers, distributors, and construction companies, while exporters are major solar panel manufacturers. The trade is significantly influenced by energy policies, environmental regulations, and the competitive landscape of the renewable energy sector, leading to substantial cross-border movement of these large, high-value components.
- Covers
- Monocrystalline solar panels
- Polycrystalline solar panels
- Thin-film solar panels
- Bifacial solar modules
- Half-cut cell solar panels
- PERC solar modules
- Flexible solar panels
- Examples
- Jinko Solar Tiger Neo panels
- LONGi Hi-MO panels
- Trina Solar Vertex panels
- Canadian Solar HiKu panels
- Hanwha Q CELLS Q.PEAK DUO panels
Codes often confused with 8541.43
Common mistake. This code is clearly distinguished from 854142 (unassembled solar cells) as it refers to the complete, assembled modules or panels, and from 8501 (electric motors and generators) which might include solar-powered generators but not the panels themselves.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854143, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854143 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $23.7B 68% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $1.4B 4.1% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.4B 4.1% of world exports
World total: $34.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.7B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.0B 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Pakistan $1.9B 5.5% of world imports
World total: $35.0B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8541.43
Brazil does not split HS 8541.43: its NCM code is 8541.43.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.41 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8541.43
What is HS code 854143?
HS code 854143 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels. This HS code covers complete solar modules or panels, which are assemblies of individual photovoltaic cells designed to generate electricity from sunlight. These are the finished products ready for installation in solar power systems, ranging from residential rooftops to large-scale solar farms. International trade is robust, driven by global demand for renewable energy solutions and the transition away from fossil fuels. Importers include solar project developers, distributors, and construction companies, while exporters are major solar panel manufacturers. The trade is significantly influenced by energy policies, environmental regulations, and the competitive landscape of the renewable energy sector, leading to substantial cross-border movement of these large, high-value components.
What products fall under HS code 854143?
Monocrystalline solar panels, Polycrystalline solar panels, Thin-film solar panels, Bifacial solar modules, Half-cut cell solar panels, PERC solar modules, Flexible solar panels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854143?
This code is clearly distinguished from 854142 (unassembled solar cells) as it refers to the complete, assembled modules or panels, and from 8501 (electric motors and generators) which might include solar-powered generators but not the panels themselves.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854143?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854143 in UN Comtrade data were China ($23.7B, 68% of world exports), Indonesia ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($1.4B). World exports came to about $34.6B, 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 854143?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854143 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.7B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($2.0B) and Pakistan ($1.9B). World imports came to about $35.0B, 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 854143 structured?
HS code 854143 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (43) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854143?
In Brazil, HS code 854143 is NCM 8541.43.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.