The UK commodity code for solar panels falls under heading 8541 — Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals. The specific 10-digit UK codes are listed below.
The 6-digit HS subheadings below apply globally. Verify the full 10-digit UK commodity code at the UK Trade Tariff.
| Region | Code system | Heading |
|---|---|---|
| 🌐 Global (WCO) | Harmonized System (HS) | 8541 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | HTS | 8541.10.00.40 |
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles → Heading 8541 — Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals
What is the UK commodity code for solar panels? The heading is 8541 (Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals). Choose the specific 10-digit code above that best matches your goods when completing a UK customs declaration.
What is a commodity code? A commodity code is the UK's 10-digit import/export classification number, based on the global 6-digit HS system but extended for UK tariff and VAT purposes.
Where can I verify this commodity code? Always confirm with the UK Trade Tariff or consult a customs broker.
Also see: Global HS code for solar panels · US HTS code for solar panels
Beta — data is for general reference only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always verify with HMRC or the UK Trade Tariff before making import/export decisions.