Product classification
HS code for Solar module: 8541.43
Electrical apparatus, photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels.
Classification of solar module under HS 8541.43
Solar modules are classified under HS code 8541.43. This classification is part of the 2022 Harmonized System updates, which created specific subheadings for photovoltaic cells. Heading 8541 covers photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells. Subheading 8541.43 is specifically reserved for photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels. The classification is determined by the semiconductor nature of the cells, which convert light directly into electricity via the photovoltaic effect. This code applies to modules regardless of whether they are intended for large-scale solar farms or residential rooftops. The modules may include simple electrical components like bypass diodes, which protect the cells from shading, without changing the classification. However, the addition of more complex power electronics, such as built-in inverters that convert DC to AC, may shift the classification to 8501 as an electric generator. For standard DC-output panels, 8541.43 remains the definitive code globally.
- Covers
- Monocrystalline silicon solar modules
- Polycrystalline silicon solar panels
- Thin-film photovoltaic modules (CdTe, CIGS)
- Bifacial solar modules
- Flexible solar panels for portable use
- Also under 8541.43
- 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. Solar modules are often misclassified under HS code 8501.31, which covers DC generators. While a solar panel does generate DC power, the specific heading for semiconductor-based photovoltaic cells (8541) takes precedence over the general heading for generators. Additionally, mounting structures for solar panels are often incorrectly included under 8541.43; these should be classified according to their constituent material, typically under 7308 for steel or 7610 for aluminum.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854143 (the code used for solar module), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854143 (the code used for solar module) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854143, not only solar module.
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 solar module
Brazil classifies solar module under NCM 8541.43.00: HS 8541.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about solar module
What is the HS code for Solar module?
The HS code for Solar module is 854143 (Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels). The HS code for solar modules is 8541.43, which covers photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or panels.
How do I classify Solar module for customs?
Solar module is classified under HS code 854143 — Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are solar panels with built-in inverters classified here?
No, solar panels that include an integrated AC inverter are generally classified under HS code 8501 as electric generators, as they provide a finished power output ready for the grid.
Which countries are the top exporters of solar module (HS 854143)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854143 (the code used for solar module) 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 solar module (HS 854143)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854143 (the code used for solar module) 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.
Is the HS code for Solar module the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854143 for Solar module is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for solar module in Brazil?
In Brazil, solar module (HS 854143) is classified under NCM 8541.43.00.