Smartphone Camera Module
This is a 48MP camera sensor module with autofocus and optical image stabilization, designed for integration into Android smartphones. It is classified as a part of telephone sets because its primary function is to capture and transmit images over cellular or wireless networks. The module is an integral component of the smartphone's communication capabilities, not a standalone camera.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the module is imported as a complete digital camera with its own housing and interface
Complete digital cameras are classified in heading 85.25, not as parts of telephones.
If the module consists only of the image sensor integrated circuit without the lens and mechanical parts
Electronic integrated circuits, such as image sensors, are classified in heading 85.42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the camera module as a part of a smartphone, not as a digital camera, to benefit from the tariff item for communication apparatus parts
• Ensure the module is not equipped with a standalone housing or display, which would indicate classification as a complete camera
• Provide technical documentation showing the module's design for integration into a smartphone's image transmission system
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