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15 April 2015 rate of excise duty on Solar panels manufacturing

Arpit Shah

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15 April 2015 https://www.dutycalculator.com/hs-code-duty-rate-import-restrictions/854140/solar-panels/8541.40.6020/8541.40.9029/1018/

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15 April 2015 sir i ma asking about rate of excise duty on manufacturing of solar panels if we are the manufacturers then wat is the rate to charge on invoice

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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19 July 2025 Excise Duty for Solar Cells / Panels (Central Excise Tariff 8541.40.11)
According to current (post-March 1, 2015) tariff structure:

HS Code 85414011 — "Solar cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels":
Basic Excise (CENVATable) Rate: 12.5%
Excise Cess: Nil
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Historical context:

Before March 1, 2015: Excise duty was 12% + cess.
From March 1, 2015 onwards, it was set at a flat 12.5% with no cess
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🧾 What This Means for Manufacturers:
On every invoice for manufacturing or clearing solar cells/modules/panels, you should charge 12.5% excise duty.
This duty is CENVAT credit-eligible, meaning downstream manufacturers can claim input credit.
No additional cess applies.

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