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U.S. imports of photovoltaic dc generators, output exceeding 50 w (HS 850172) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Photovoltaic DC Generators, Output Exceeding 50 W paid $150K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photovoltaic DC Generators, Output Exceeding 50 W imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $685K.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501721000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN OUTPUT GT 50 W BUT LT= 750W | $1.1M | 13.76% | $150K |
| 8501722000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, STAT NT 9 GT 750 W BUT LT= 75 KW | $10K | 0.00% | -- |
| 8501723000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 75 KW BUT LT= 375 KW | $0 | -- | -- |
| 8501729000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 375 KW | $0 | -- | -- |
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN OUTPUT GT 50 W BUT LT= 750W
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, STAT NT 9 GT 750 W BUT LT= 75 KW
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 75 KW BUT LT= 375 KW
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 375 KW
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501721000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN OUTPUT GT 50 W BUT LT= 750W | $198K |
| 8501729000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 375 KW | $177K |
| 8501722000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, STAT NT 9 GT 750 W BUT LT= 75 KW | $0 |
| 8501723000 | DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 75 KW BUT LT= 375 KW | $0 |
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN OUTPUT GT 50 W BUT LT= 750W
739 no
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 375 KW
6 no
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, STAT NT 9 GT 750 W BUT LT= 75 KW
DC PHTOVLTAC GEN, OUTPUT GT 75 KW BUT LT= 375 KW
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $536K | $46K | -$490K |
| South Carolina | $356K | -- | -$356K |
| Kentucky | -- | $162K | +$162K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $584K | -- | -$584K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $356K | -- | -$356K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | -- | $162K | +$162K |