What HS code should I declare for a Sungrow SH15RT 15kW hybrid inverter imported into Peru?

The HS national line must be confirmed against the Peru SUNAT arancel portal at the time of shipment. The illustrative national sub-line used on this page (8504.40.90.00) is PENDING — lookup and must be verified by the customs broker before clearance.

Import Sungrow SH15RT 15kW Hybrid Inverter from China to Peru — CapEx, OpEx, Payback & Sensitivity (Use-Case)

Equipment: Sungrow SH15RT (three-phase hybrid inverter, 15 kW) | OEM: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (Hefei, CN) | Lane: CN → PE (Callao) | Audience: Peru-based EPCs, distributors, microgrid integrators | Evidence date: 2026-09-21 | Horizon: 25 years | Limitation: Illustrative, bounded-input model — not a Tradvolt quotation.

Verdict (illustrative): At a CIF Callao unit cost of USD 1,800, the SH15RT LFP-coupled BoS use-case returns NPV ≈ USD 22,914, LCOE ≈ 0.0073 USD/kWh, simple payback ≈ 0.88 yr and discounted payback ≈ 0.95 yr at an 8% discount rate over 25 years (2026-09-21 evidence date). Landed-cost (DUTY + IGV + IPM stack) remains PENDING — lookup against the SUNAT arancel for HS 8504.40 sub-line; the capex figure shown is CIF only. Replace all bounded inputs (tariff, escalation, self-consumption, residual) before any commercial decision, and use the RFQ form below for an OEM-validated landed-cost sheet.

TCO summary
Metric	Value
Currency	USD
Horizon (years)	25
Discount rate	8.00 %
Total undiscounted cost (USD)	1,800.00
Total discounted cost / PV of costs (USD)	1,800.00
Total undiscounted benefit (USD)	61,251.45
Total discounted benefit (USD)	24,713.68
NPV (USD)	22,913.68
IRR	1.15
Simple payback (year)	0.8824
Discounted payback (year)	0.9529
LCOE (USD/kWh)	0.0073

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1. Equipment & OEM Identification

Field	Value	Source
OEM legal name	Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.	Sungrow corporate site
Equipment model	SH15RT (three-phase hybrid inverter, 15 kW)	Sungrow product page
Topology	Transformerless, bidirectional, LFP-coupled BoS	Sungrow product page
MPPT range (PV)	per datasheet (verify against OEM manual)	OEM datasheet / user manual
Battery interface	LFP (high-voltage DC)	Sungrow product page
Operating limits (torque, SOC, voltages)	Per OEM user manual — see compliance block	OEM manual

[Claim | Src: Sungrow SH15RT product page | URL: https://en.sungrowpower.com/product/15rt | accessed 2026-09-21]

2. Capital Expenditure (CapEx) — Reference Landed-Cost Stack

All CN→PE figures below are reference inputs. Replace FOB/CIF unit prices with your negotiated OEM values before submitting an RFQ. The CIF unit cost used as the model input is USD 1,800; duty, IGV, IPM and anti-dumping lines are PENDING — lookup.

Line item	Unit basis	Reference value	Unit	Source / note
Sungrow SH15RT — OEM ex-works (FOB Shanghai/Ningbo)	per unit	PENDING — lookup	USD	Sungrow price list / RFQ response
Inner packaging + pallet (ISPM-15)	per unit	PENDING — lookup	USD	OEM export pack
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) — third-party	per lot	PENDING — lookup	USD	Inspector quote (e.g. SGS / Bureau Veritas / TÜV) — value TBD by buyer
Ocean freight CN → Callao (PEX / NCB index)	per cbm or per FCL	PENDING — lookup	USD	Freight forwarder quote
Marine insurance (0.3–0.5% of CIF)	% of CIF	0.40%	%	Industry default; verify with insurer
CIF Callao landed base (model input)	per unit	1,800.00	USD	Model assumption (bounded default — capex[1].amount = DROPPED-ITEM placeholder, used as illustrative CIF only)
Peru ad valorem duty (HS 8504.40)	% of CIF	PENDING — lookup	%	SUNAT arancel portal — validate at clearance
IGV (Peru VAT)	% of (CIF + duty + IPM)	PENDING — lookup	%	SUNAT — validate at clearance
IPM (Impuesto de Promoción Municipal)	% of (CIF + duty)	PENDING — lookup	%	SUNAT — validate at clearance
Anti-dumping / surcharge check (HS 8504.40)	per case	PENDING — lookup	USD	Verify at clearance; no AD measure active as of evidence date to tradvolt's knowledge

[Claim | Src: HS 8504.40 — Static converters; USITC HTSUS detail page for heading 8504.40 (reference for classification logic; Peru applies national sub-lines) | URL: https://hts.usitc.gov/?query=8504.40 | accessed 2026-09-21]

[Claim | Src: EUR-Lex — TARIC / CN explanatory notes for heading 8504 (informational reference for static converters, not the legal basis in Peru) | URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:2023R1454 | accessed 2026-09-21]

[Assumption | capex[1].amount = DROPPED-ITEM placeholder substituted with CIF Callao = USD 1,800/unit as the illustrative model input. Replace with RFQ value before any commercial use.]

3. Peru Duty / VAT Stack — HS National Line

HS national line	Program	As-of	SoT
PENDING — lookup (illustrative national sub-line: 8504.40.90.00 "Los demás" static converters; confirm against SUNAT arancel)	PENDING — lookup (ad valorem duty, IGV, IPM, anti-dumping check)	2026-09-21	PENDING

All duty, IGV, IPM and any surcharge values are marked PENDING — lookup. Validate against the official Peru SUNAT arancel portal before shipment clearance. The EU TARIC reference is provided for classification logic only and is not legally binding in Peru.

[Claim | Src: SUNAT — Consulta Arancelaria (Peru customs tariff portal, lookup page for HS 8504.40 national sub-lines) | URL: http://www.aduanet.gob.pe/itarancel/arancelS01Alias?hsfind=8504.40 | accessed 2026-09-21]

4. Operating Expenditure (OpEx) — Indicative Annual

OpEx line	Per inverter per year	Unit	Source / note
Spare parts reserve (fans, contactors, DC fuses)	PENDING — lookup	USD/unit/yr	Sungrow recommended spares list
Preventive maintenance labour (1 visit/yr)	PENDING — lookup	USD/unit/yr	Local EPC rate in PE
Remote monitoring (OEM portal / 4G)	PENDING — lookup	USD/unit/yr	Sungrow iSolarCloud SaaS price list
Warranty extension reserve (years 3–5)	PENDING — lookup	USD/unit/yr	Sungrow warranty terms

[Assumption | opex.fixed = 0 USD/unit/yr (bounded default — TCO model treats OpEx as zero in the cash-flow table since OpEx lines above were not declared by the draft). All OpEx should be re-inserted by the buyer before commercial use.]

5. PV Production & Tariff Assumptions (Model Inputs)

Input	Value	Unit	Note
SH15RT rated AC output	15	kW	Sungrow SH15RT datasheet
Equivalent full-load sun hours	4.0	hr/day	Model assumption (bounded default)
Equivalent operating days	400	days/yr	Model assumption (bounded default)
Year-1 energy produced	24,000	kWh/yr	= 15 × 4 × 400
PV degradation	0.5% / yr	%	Model assumption (LFP-coupled BoS convention)
Self-consumption share	100%	%	Model assumption (bounded default — asset.pv.self_consumption_pct)
Displaced tariff (Year-1)	0.085	USD/kWh	Model assumption (bounded default — asset.pv.tariff_per_kwh); validate against OSINERGMIN / local utility band
Tariff escalation	1.5% / yr	%	Model assumption (bounded default — asset.pv.tariff_escalation_pct)
Export tariff (excess PV)	0.000	USD/kWh	Model assumption (bounded default — asset.pv.export_tariff_per_kwh; set to zero since self-consumption = 100%)
Residual value	0	USD	Model assumption (bounded default — residual_value.amount = 0 at residual_value.year = 25)

[Claim | Src: Sungrow SH15RT datasheet (rated AC output = 15 kW, three-phase) | URL: https://en.sungrowpower.com/product/15rt | accessed 2026-09-21]

6. Year-by-Year Cash Flow (Computed)

Computed by the Tradvolt scenario TCO model on 2026-09-21. Inputs as declared in §5; CapEx = CIF 1,800 USD at Year 0; no residual; OpEx = 0; discount rate = 8.00%.

Year-by-year cash flow
Year	Cost (USD)	Benefit (USD)	Net (USD)	Discount factor	Discounted net (USD)	Energy (kWh)
0	1,800.00	0.0000	-1,800.00	1.00	-1,800.00	0.0000
1	0.0000	2,040.00	2,040.00	0.9259	1,888.89	24,000.00
2	0.0000	2,070.40	2,070.40	0.8573	1,775.03	23,880.00
3	0.0000	2,101.24	2,101.24	0.7938	1,668.04	23,760.60
4	0.0000	2,132.55	2,132.55	0.7350	1,567.49	23,641.80
5	0.0000	2,164.33	2,164.33	0.6806	1,473.01	23,523.59
6	0.0000	2,196.58	2,196.58	0.6302	1,384.22	23,405.97
7	0.0000	2,229.31	2,229.31	0.5835	1,300.78	23,288.94
8	0.0000	2,262.52	2,262.52	0.5403	1,222.37	23,172.50
9	0.0000	2,296.23	2,296.23	0.5002	1,148.69	23,056.63
10	0.0000	2,330.45	2,330.45	0.4632	1,079.45	22,941.35
11	0.0000	2,365.17	2,365.17	0.4289	1,014.38	22,826.64
12	0.0000	2,400.41	2,400.41	0.3971	953.24	22,712.51
13	0.0000	2,436.18	2,436.18	0.3677	895.78	22,598.95
14	0.0000	2,472.48	2,472.48	0.3405	841.78	22,485.95
15	0.0000	2,509.32	2,509.32	0.3152	791.04	22,373.52
16	0.0000	2,546.71	2,546.71	0.2919	743.36	22,261.66
17	0.0000	2,584.65	2,584.65	0.2703	698.55	22,150.35
18	0.0000	2,623.16	2,623.16	0.2502	656.44	22,039.60
19	0.0000	2,662.25	2,662.25	0.2317	616.88	21,929.40
20	0.0000	2,701.92	2,701.92	0.2145	579.69	21,819.75
21	0.0000	2,742.18	2,742.18	0.1987	544.75	21,710.65
22	0.0000	2,783.03	2,783.03	0.1839	511.91	21,602.10
23	0.0000	2,824.50	2,824.50	0.1703	481.06	21,494.09
24	0.0000	2,866.59	2,866.59	0.1577	452.06	21,386.62
25	0.0000	2,909.30	2,909.30	0.1460	424.81	21,279.68

7. Sensitivity — ILLUSTRATIVE — NOT A QUOTE

The block below is a worked example using the bounded inputs declared in §5 so buyers can substitute their own values. It is not a Tradvolt quotation and does not reflect any OEM's actual pricing.

Discounted payback = 0.9529 yr; simple payback = 0.8824 yr.
LCOE = 0.0073 USD/kWh (PV of costs ÷ lifetime energy: 1,800 / 247,215 kWh ≈ 0.0073).
Sensitivity rows to recompute with buyer inputs: tariff at −20%, +20%; CIF unit cost at −10%, +10%; self-consumption at 70%, 90%; degradation at 0.3%/yr, 0.7%/yr.

8. Compliance & Certifications

IEC 62109-1:2010 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 1: General requirements. Request the certificate number and issuing CB / NCB from Sungrow; do not accept logo-only claims.
IEC 62109-2 (ED.2) — Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters. Request certificate ID + revision.
EN 50549-1 — Requirements for generating plants to be connected in parallel with distribution networks — Part 1: Connection to a LV distribution network — Generating plants up to and including Type B. Request Notified Body ID.
UL 1741 — Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources. Request certificate ID + issuer.
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria — for LFP cells/modules shipped under UN3480 / UN3481 (transport classification only).
Peru local annex — verify with OSINERGMIN / distributor requirements at time of shipment.

[Claim | Src: IEC 62109-1:2010 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 1: General requirements (IEC Webstore publication detail) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6470 | accessed 2026-09-21]

[Claim | Src: IEC 62109-2 ED.2 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters (IEC Webstore publication detail) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/63980 | accessed 2026-09-21]

[Claim | Src: UL 1741 Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources (UL Standards & Engagement catalog page) | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productId=UL1741_3_S_20190927 | accessed 2026-09-21]

[Claim | Src: UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods — Manual of Tests and Criteria, 7th revised edition (UN publication detail) | URL: https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-manual-tests-and-criteria | accessed 2026-09-21]

[Claim | Src: Operating limits (torque, SOC, voltages) for the SH15RT — refer to the Sungrow SH15RT User Manual (OEM legal company: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.). Confirm revision with OEM before any installation work.]

9. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What HS code should I declare for a Sungrow SH15RT imported into Peru?
A. The illustrative national sub-line on this page (8504.40.90.00) is PENDING — lookup. Validate against SUNAT at the time of shipment.

Q2. Are the duty and VAT rates shown on this page final?
A. No. Duty, IGV, IPM and any surcharge values are PENDING — lookup and must be validated against the SUNAT portal as-of the shipment date.

Q3. Is the payback and sensitivity section a quote?
A. No. ILLUSTRATIVE — NOT A QUOTE. NPV ≈ USD 22,914; discounted payback ≈ 0.95 yr; LCOE ≈ 0.0073 USD/kWh. Inputs are cited and arithmetic is shown so buyers can substitute their own values.

Q4. Which certifications should I request from the OEM for the SH15RT?
A. IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, EN 50549-1, UL 1741 — request certificate number + issuer. Do not rely on logos without a verifiable certificate ID.

Q5. What incoterms are typical for a CN→PE shipment of this size?
A. CIF Callao and FOB Shanghai/Ningbo are common reference terms. Final incoterm is agreed in the RFQ.

Q6. How long does Tradvolt take to reply to a quote request?
A. The RFQ form states a 48-hour reply window during business days.

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