Backlight Module for Visual Signaling Panels
This LED backlight module with diffusers is designed to illuminate displays in indicator panels used for emergency visual alarms, which fall under heading 85.31. As a dedicated component of those signaling panels, it is classified as a part under tariff item 8531.90.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported with the indicator panel as an integral unit
The backlight module may be classified with the complete panel if it is presented together and forms a whole.
If the module is a standalone LED light source not designed for a specific signaling panel
LED light sources not dedicated to signaling panels may fall under lighting apparatus of Chapter 94.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the backlight module is solely or principally for use with indicator panels of heading 85.31; if it can be used in other devices, classification may change
• Declare the product's function and the specific panel model it supports to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Keep technical documentation, such as datasheets or drawings, ready to demonstrate its dedicated use
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