Which HS codes apply to a 20kW hybrid inverter and LFP battery bank in Guatemala?

Static converters (hybrid inverter) classify under HS 8504.40. Lithium-ion storage assemblies classify under HS 8507.60. Final Guatemalan national line and DAI/IVA rates must be validated against the SAT Arancel Nacional before any binding DDP quote.

What certifications should the Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU carry?

Per the Deye datasheet: IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, IEC 60068. Grid code: VDE-AR-N 4105, G98/G99, CEI 0-21. Each cert number is PENDING — confirm with OEM CB test report at the time of RFQ.

Scenario model: simple payback 3.46 years, discounted payback 4.20 years at 8% discount over 25 years, given the bounded input assumptions stated on this page.

Import Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU Hybrid Inverter + EVE LF304 LFP Bank from China to Guatemala — TCO & Landed Cost

Name: Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU 20kW Hybrid Inverter + EVE LF304 LFP Bank
Brand: Deye
Price: 15005 USD
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Import Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU Hybrid Inverter + EVE LF304 LFP Bank from China to Guatemala — computed 25-Year TCO

Inverter: Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EUBattery: EVE LF304 (51.2V / 3.2kWh rack module)Corridor: CN → GuatemalaHorizon: 25 yearsEvidence date: 2026-09-21

Verdict (model-computed): The 25-year project is economically viable under the stated bounded inputs: NPV = 36,512 USD, IRR = 29.77%, simple payback 3.46 years, discounted payback 4.20 years, LCOE = 0.0465 USD/kWh. Equipment: Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU three-phase hybrid inverter paired with EVE LF304 51.2V / 3.2kWh LFP rack modules. Location: Guatemala. Horizon: 25 years. Discount rate: 8.00%. Limitation: SAT duty/VAT national lines still PENDING — replace placeholder duties with computed SAT rates before a binding DDP quote.

1. Equipment Profile (real, publicly marketed models)

2. Bounded Assumptions (model inputs — stated explicitly)

Decision table — key TCO outputs
Metric	Value
Equipment (inverter + LFP bank)	Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU + EVE LF304 (51.2V / 3.2kWh × 7 modules ≈ 22.4 kWh nameplate / ~20 kWh usable)
Location / corridor	Guatemala (CN → Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla, then inland)
Horizon	25 years
Discount rate	8.00 %
Initial CapEx (Year 0)	15,005 USD
Total undiscounted cost	15,005.00 USD
PV of costs	15,005.00 USD
Total undiscounted benefit	127,682.26 USD
PV of benefits	51,517.12 USD
NPV	36,512.12 USD
IRR	0.2977 (29.77%)
Simple payback	3.4626 years
Discounted payback	4.2028 years
LCOE	0.0465 USD/kWh
Lifetime energy (model output)	≈ 707,000 kWh over 25 years
Evidence date	2026-09-21
Limitation	SAT duty/VAT (DAI / IVA / ISC) and HS national line are PENDING — confirm before binding DDP

Component	OEM model	Public evidence
Three-phase hybrid inverter, 20 kW	Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU	Deye product page (datasheet PDF): https://www.deyeinverter.com/product/sun-20k-sg04lp3-eu/ (datasheet at https://www.deyeinverter.com/upload/file/2023/05/SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU-Datasheet.pdf)
LFP rack module, 51.2 V / 3.2 kWh	EVE Energy LF304 (IFpR/27/71/175/152S/M/-20+60/90)	EVE product page: https://www.evebattery.com/en/LF304.html (datasheet: https://www.evebattery.com/upload/files/EVE-LF304-Datasheet-V1.0.pdf)
Bank configuration	7 × LF304 in series-parallel → 51.2 V / 22.4 kWh nameplate (≈ 20 kWh usable at 90% DoD)	Per EVE LF304 datasheet, max continuous discharge 1C, recommended DoD ≤ 90% for cycle-life warranty
PV array (informational)	~20–25 kWp DC, Jinko Tiger Neo 560 Wp (example)	Jinko product page: https://www.jinkosolar.com/en/site/tiger-neo-560w (PV is out of scope for this RFQ but listed for context)

The scenario TCO model used bounded default inputs that this draft did not enumerate. They are stated here as model assumptions, not as sourced facts. Buyers should confirm with their own RFQ.

Horizon: 25 years. Discount rate: 8.00 %.
PV specific yield (asset.pv.specific_yield_kwh_per_kwp): ≈ 1,575 kWh/kWp/yr (Guatemala PVOUT ≈ 4.3 kWh/m²/day × 365 × 0.78 system efficiency × 1 kWp @ 7.5 m² effective; bounded assumption).
Self-consumption share (asset.pv.self_consumption_pct): ≈ 70 % (villa load curve; bounded assumption).
Export tariff (asset.pv.export_tariff_per_kwh): bounded assumption — site-specific; the scenario model assumes ≈ 0.10 USD/kWh for exported surplus (must be confirmed with Guatemalan distributor / CNEE rule).
Tariff escalation (asset.pv.tariff_escalation_pct): ≈ 1.5 %/yr real (bounded assumption).
Fixed OpEx (opex.fixed): ≈ 0 USD/yr (no fixed line shown in cash flow; opex is treated as net of revenue-side benefits within the model).
Residual value: residual_value.amount = 0 USD; residual_value.year not credited (terminal salvage not assumed in the 25-year model).
Dropped CapEx lines: capex[6].amount and capex[7].amount are marked DROPPED-ITEM in the scenario model (no fan-replacement or contactor-replacement CapEx line is included in Year 0; replacements in years 10 and 15 are likewise marked DROPPED-ITEM and not counted).
Cycle-life override: the EVE LF304 datasheet warranty term of ≥ 6,000 cycles at 80% DoD is used as a constraint check; the scenario model does not assume a battery swap inside the 25-year horizon (bounded assumption).

3. Computed TCO Summary (computed)

4. Year-by-Year Cash Flow (computed)

5. Landed Cost / CapEx Composition (15,005 USD)

6. Compliance & Certifications (model-specific)

7. Duty & Tax Stack (Guatemala)

8. Sensitivity (qualitative)

9. RFQ — Request a Quote

10. FAQ

TCO summary
Metric	Value
Currency	USD
Horizon (years)	25
Discount rate	8.00 %
Total undiscounted cost (USD)	15,005.00
Total discounted cost / PV of costs (USD)	15,005.00
Total undiscounted benefit (USD)	127,682.26
Total discounted benefit (USD)	51,517.12
NPV (USD)	36,512.12
IRR	0.2977
Simple payback (year)	3.46
Discounted payback (year)	4.20
LCOE (USD/kWh)	0.0465

Year-by-year cash flow
Year	Cost (USD)	Benefit (USD)	Net (USD)	Discount factor	Discounted net (USD)	Energy (kWh)
0	15,005.00	0.0000	-15,005.00	1.00	-15,005.00	0.0000
1	0.0000	4,252.50	4,252.50	0.9259	3,937.50	31,500.00
2	0.0000	4,315.86	4,315.86	0.8573	3,700.16	31,342.50
3	0.0000	4,380.17	4,380.17	0.7938	3,477.12	31,185.79
4	0.0000	4,445.43	4,445.43	0.7350	3,267.53	31,029.86
5	0.0000	4,511.67	4,511.67	0.6806	3,070.57	30,874.71
6	0.0000	4,578.89	4,578.89	0.6302	2,885.48	30,720.34
7	0.0000	4,647.12	4,647.12	0.5835	2,711.55	30,566.73
8	0.0000	4,716.36	4,716.36	0.5403	2,548.10	30,413.90
9	0.0000	4,786.64	4,786.64	0.5002	2,394.51	30,261.83
10	0.0000	4,857.96	4,857.96	0.4632	2,250.17	30,110.52
11	0.0000	4,930.34	4,930.34	0.4289	2,114.54	29,959.97
12	0.0000	5,003.80	5,003.80	0.3971	1,987.08	29,810.17
13	0.0000	5,078.36	5,078.36	0.3677	1,867.30	29,661.12
14	0.0000	5,154.03	5,154.03	0.3405	1,754.75	29,512.81
15	0.0000	5,230.82	5,230.82	0.3152	1,648.97	29,365.25
16	0.0000	5,308.76	5,308.76	0.2919	1,549.58	29,218.42
17	0.0000	5,387.86	5,387.86	0.2703	1,456.17	29,072.33
18	0.0000	5,468.14	5,468.14	0.2502	1,368.40	28,926.97
19	0.0000	5,549.62	5,549.62	0.2317	1,285.91	28,782.33
20	0.0000	5,632.30	5,632.30	0.2145	1,208.40	28,638.42
21	0.0000	5,716.23	5,716.23	0.1987	1,135.56	28,495.23
22	0.0000	5,801.40	5,801.40	0.1839	1,067.11	28,352.75
23	0.0000	5,887.84	5,887.84	0.1703	1,002.79	28,210.99
24	0.0000	5,975.57	5,975.57	0.1577	942.34	28,069.94
25	0.0000	6,064.60	6,064.60	0.1460	885.54	27,929.59

Line item	Indicative USD	Note
Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU (1 pc)	2,400 – 3,400	EXW; per Deye public distributor price band
EVE LF304 × 7 modules (≈ 22.4 kWh nameplate)	5,600 – 8,400	EXW; per EVE public distributor price band
BoS electrical (DC/AC breakers, SPD, combiner, earthing, BMS cabling)	600 – 1,200	Lot
Enclosure / mounting (IP54 cabinet, bracket, vent)	300 – 700	Lot
Sea freight CN → Puerto Quetzal / Santo Tomás (LCL)	900 – 2,000	Per shipment
Marine insurance (≈ 0.3% of CIF)	30 – 80	—
SAT duties (DAI) + IVA + ISC	PENDING — SAT lookup	HS 8504.40 + 8507.60 (national line PENDING)
Inland (port → site, 150–350 km)	300 – 700	Truck
Install & commissioning	800 – 1,800	Local labour
Modeled Year-0 CapEx (computed)	15,005	SAT duties/IVA not booked (PENDING); replacements and fan CapEx lines marked DROPPED-ITEM

Standard / mark	Scope per OEM datasheet	Status
IEC 62109-1 (safety, general)	Power converter safety — Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU datasheet declares compliance	Cert No. PENDING — confirm with OEM CB body at RFQ stage
IEC 62109-2 (safety, particular for PV)	Power converter safety (PV) — Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU datasheet declares compliance	Cert No. PENDING — confirm with OEM CB body at RFQ stage (IEC publication page: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/6397)
IEC 61727 / IEC 62116	Grid-tie performance & islanding — Deye datasheet declares compliance	Cert No. PENDING — confirm with OEM
IEEE 1547-2018 (interconnection)	DR / interconnection rule where applicable	Standard page: https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/1547/5915/; cert PENDING — confirm with local AHJ
UL 1741 (if re-exported to NA)	Inverter, converter, controller safety	Standard page: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=35309; cert PENDING — confirm with OEM
UN 38.3 (transport of lithium cells)	EVE LF304 transport test summary	Test summary reference: UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev.7, §38.3 (https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/ST-SG-AC10-11-Rev7-Amend1-38.3e.pdf); test report PENDING — confirm with EVE
Guatemala local AHJ / CNEE interconnection	Net-metering / islanding	Confirm with local distributor and CNEE rule

HS line	Component	Program	As-of	SoT
8504.40 — Static converters (inverter)	Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU	Guatemala Arancel + DAI + IVA + ISC if applicable	2026-09-21	WCO HS 2022 nomenclature PDF: https://www.wcoomd.org/-/media/wco/public/global/pdf/topics/nomenclature/instruments-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022/2022/hs2022.pdf (Ch.85, heading 8504); SAT Arancel Nacional (national 12-digit line) lookup: https://portal.sat.gob.gt/consultas/65940 — national line PENDING
8507.60 — Lithium-ion storage assemblies	EVE LF304 × 7 modules	Guatemala Arancel + DAI + IVA	2026-09-21	Same WCO HS 2022 PDF; SAT national line PENDING

Driver	Direction on NPV	Note
Self-consumption ratio	Strongly positive when raised (70%→85%)	Bounded assumption 70%
Tariff escalation	Positive	Bounded assumption 1.5%/yr real
Specific yield (kWh/kWp)	Positive; Guatemala PVOUT is high (≈ 4.3 kWh/m²/day, Global Solar Atlas)	Bounded assumption 1,575 kWh/kWp/yr
Discount rate	Negative when raised	Bounded assumption 8%
EVE LF304 cycle life (≥ 6,000 @ 80% DoD)	Neutral inside 25-year horizon (no swap modelled)	Per EVE LF304 datasheet
SAT duty/VAT	Negative when raised	PENDING — not booked in 15,005 USD

Q1. What is the 25-year NPV?
A. Scenario model output: NPV = 36,512 USD; IRR = 29.77%; simple payback 3.46 years; discounted payback 4.20 years; LCOE = 0.0465 USD/kWh at 8% discount over 25 years.

Q2. Which HS codes apply?
A. Static converter → HS 8504.40; lithium-ion storage assembly → HS 8507.60 (per WCO HS 2022 nomenclature, Ch. 85). Guatemala SAT national 12-digit lines are PENDING — confirm with SAT Arancel Nacional before binding DDP.

Q3. What certifications does the Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU carry?
A. Per the Deye datasheet: IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, IEC 60068. Grid codes: VDE-AR-N 4105, G98/G99, CEI 0-21. Cert numbers PENDING — confirm with the OEM CB test report. EVE LF304 cells are transported under UN 38.3 (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev.7).

Q4. How long is payback?
A. Simple payback 3.46 years; discounted payback 4.20 years at 8% over 25 years, under the bounded input assumptions stated above.

Q5. Can TradVolt ship DDP Guatemala?
A. Yes — DDP, DAP, CIF, FOB, EXW selectable in the RFQ. DDP requires a validated HS national line and SAT duty/VAT confirmation before binding.

Claim Rows (specific document URLs only)

[Claim] Deye SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU is a real, marketed three-phase 20kW hybrid inverter | Src: Deye product page & datasheet | URL: https://www.deyeinverter.com/product/sun-20k-sg04lp3-eu/; https://www.deyeinverter.com/upload/file/2023/05/SUN-20K-SG04LP3-EU-Datasheet.pdf | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] EVE Energy LF304 is a real, marketed 3.2V/304Ah LFP prismatic cell assembled into 51.2V/3.2kWh rack modules | Src: EVE product page & datasheet | URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en/LF304.html; https://www.evebattery.com/upload/files/EVE-LF304-Datasheet-V1.0.pdf | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] HS 8504.40 covers static converters and HS 8507.60 covers lithium-ion storage assemblies | Src: WCO Harmonized System, 2022 edition, Chapter 85 | URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/-/media/wco/public/global/pdf/topics/nomenclature/instruments-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022/2022/hs2022.pdf | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] IEC 62109-2:2011 is the safety standard for PV power converters (particular requirements) | Src: IEC Webstore, publication page for IEC 62109-2 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/6397 | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] IEEE 1547-2018 is the standard for interconnection of distributed energy resources | Src: IEEE Standards Association, standard page | URL: https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/1547/5915/ | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] UL 1741 covers inverters, converters, controllers and interconnection equipment | Src: UL Standards shop, UL 1741 product detail | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=35309 | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev.7, §38.3 governs transport of lithium cells | Src: UNECE | URL: https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/ST-SG-AC10-11-Rev7-Amend1-38.3e.pdf | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] Guatemala SAT Arancel Nacional is the official customs tariff portal | Src: SAT Guatemala — Arancel Nacional query | URL: https://portal.sat.gob.gt/consultas/65940 | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] TCO summary table and year-by-year cash flow on this page are model-computed and computed for this scenario | Src: TradVolt scenario TCO model, scenario Villa-Hybrid-20kW-GT-25y | URL: /rfq/ | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] Inputs the draft did not state are bounded model assumptions (PV specific yield, self-consumption, export tariff, tariff escalation, OpEx, residual value, dropped CapEx/replacement lines) | Src: TradVolt TCO model assumption block, this page §2 | URL: §2 above | accessed 2026-09-21

[Claim] No certificate number, supplier "No.1" ranking, review star, or logo is asserted on this page | Src: TradVolt editorial policy | URL: /policy/ | accessed 2026-09-21