8541.42.00.80 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 8541.42.00.80, specifically covers "Other" photovoltaic cells that are not assembled into modules or panels. This designation applies to individual photovoltaic cells that do not fit the more specific criteria of crystalline silicon cells defined in sibling categories. The primary function of these goods is to convert light energy directly into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect.

The key differentiator from sibling category 8541.42.00.10 lies in the material and specific construction of the photovoltaic cell. While 8541.42.00.10 is reserved for crystalline silicon cells, this "Other" category would encompass photovoltaic cells made from alternative semiconductor materials (e.g., thin-film technologies like cadmium telluride, copper indium gallium selenide, or amorphous silicon) or those with unique architectural designs that do not conform to the crystalline silicon definition.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this HTS code. Therefore, the classification hinges on accurately identifying the photovoltaic cells as individual units not yet incorporated into larger assemblies and determining that they are not classifiable under the more specific crystalline silicon category. Practical classification would involve examining the physical characteristics, materials used in their construction, and their intended individual application as energy conversion devices.