HS Code for Solar Panel / Photovoltaic Cell in the UAE
Photovoltaic cells and modules (solar panels) are classified under heading 8541.
Official GCC Common Customs Tariff heading 8541: or not assembled in modules or made up into Diodes, other than photosensitive or light
GCC Common Customs Tariff lines & customs duty under 8541
Representative 12-digit national lines and their published duty. The UAE applies the GCC Common External Tariff — a 5% ad-valorem duty on most goods, with exemptions and higher rates on specific categories. The exact line for your product depends on its specifics — run the analysis to pin it down.
| GCC code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8541 10 00 | emitting diodes Transistors, other than photosensitive | Free |
| 8541 10 00 00 01 | Double reference valves Double valves especially in the evaluation of | 0% |
| 8541 10 00 00 02 | electric power | 0% |
| 8541 10 00 00 03 | Dual voltage regulating valves Transistors, other than photosensitive | 0% |
| 8541 21 00 | With a dissipation rate of less than 1 W | Free |
| 8541 21 00 00 00 | With a dissipation rate of less than 1 W | 0% |
| 8541 29 00 | Other Thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than | Free |
| 8541 29 00 00 00 | Other | 0% |
One free, fully-cited analysis — no sign-up. HSbro reasons through the GRI over the tariff and rulings corpus for the UAE and returns a defensible GCC Common Customs Tariff code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HS code for solar panel in the UAE?
- Solar Panel / Photovoltaic Cell is classified under HS heading 8541. United Arab Emirates uses the GCC Common Customs Tariff schedule (12 digits), so the full national code has 12 digits — the exact line depends on the product's material, function and form, which HSbro resolves through the WCO General Rules of Interpretation.
- How much customs duty applies to solar panel in the UAE?
- The UAE applies the GCC Common External Tariff — a 5% ad-valorem duty on most goods, with exemptions and higher rates on specific categories. Run the analysis to see the duty on the specific line for your product, cited to the schedule.
- How many digits is a United Arab Emirates GCC Common Customs Tariff code?
- United Arab Emirates classifies to 12 digits (the first 6 are the WCO Harmonized System; the remainder is the national split).
- How do I find the correct HS code for my solar panel?
- Identify the product's essential character (material, function, finished vs. component form), then apply the General Rules of Interpretation in order. HSbro does this over a cited corpus and returns a defensible code with the full reasoning trail.
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How HSbro determines the code
HSbro doesn't guess. It applies the WCO General Rules of Interpretation in strict order — heading terms and binding section/chapter notes first (GRI 1), then the essential-character and specificity rules as needed — over a retrieved, cited corpus, and drills to United Arab Emirates's 12-digit national line. Every substantive claim traces to a source you can open.
HSbro is decision-support, not legal advice. HS codes and duty rates are indicative — verify against the current national schedule (ITC-HS · CN/TARIC · HTS · GCC) and the operative customs notification before filing. Coverage: India, the EU, the United States and the UAE.