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U.S. imports of photovoltaic dc generators, output exceeding 50 w (HS 850172) totaled $1.4M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Photovoltaic DC Generators, Output Exceeding 50 W paid $133K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photovoltaic DC Generators, Output Exceeding 50 W imports of $1.4M in July 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $978K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCommercial and utility-grade photovoltaic DC generators above 50 W — the dominant product category in US solar imports — are subdivided into four output tiers under 850172, ranging from just above 50 W up through 375 KW and beyond (lines 8501721000 through 8501729000). Vietnam leads US import supply for this heading, with Germany and China also significant sources; Chinese-origin solar products face Section 301 tariffs and have been subject to antidumping and circumvention proceedings that extend scrutiny to transshipment through third countries. Accurate Pmax documentation under standard test conditions is essential for both correct output-tier classification and trade-remedy compliance. Importers sourcing from multiple origins in a single shipment should ensure each module's origin and output rating are individually documented.
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22 shipments/mo
The four 10-digit lines cover: above 50 W to 750 W (8501721000), above 750 W to 75 KW (8501722000), above 75 KW to 375 KW (8501723000), and above 375 KW (8501729000). Each line may carry a different duty rate, and trade-remedy orders can apply differently across tiers. Misclassifying a module into the wrong output band — even within the same HS6 heading — can result in underpayment of duties or incorrect antidumping deposit rates.
CBP and the Department of Commerce have found circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duty orders through several countries. Importers should obtain detailed manufacturing records (bill of materials, production records, cell origin certifications) from their suppliers and consider requesting a CBP ruling or scope determination if origin is ambiguous. Relying solely on a certificate of origin without underlying manufacturing evidence has proven insufficient in enforcement actions.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$89KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501721000 | DC Phtovltac Gen Output Gt 50 W But Lt= 750w | $1.3M | 9.93% | 100.00% | $125K |
| 8501723000 | DC Phtovltac Gen, Output Gt 75 Kw But Lt= 375 Kw | $105K | 7.14% | 100.00% | $7K |
| 8501722000 | DC Phtovltac Gen, Stat Nt 9 Gt 750 W But Lt= 75 Kw | $18K | 3.30% | 100.00% | $611 |
| 8501729000 | DC Phtovltac Gen, Output Gt 375 Kw | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501729000 | DC Phtovltac Gen, Output Gt 375 Kw | $77K |
| 8501721000 | DC Phtovltac Gen Output Gt 50 W But Lt= 750w | $12K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Estonia together supply 87% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 9.63%.