UV Laser PCB Depaneling System from China
A UV photon beam system that precisely cuts individual PCBs from production panels by ablating material along scored lines without mechanical stress. Principally used in high-volume printed circuit assembly lines for electronics like smartphones. Falls under HTS 8456.12.70.00 for its dedicated role in printed circuit manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include technical datasheets proving depaneling is for PCBs only; declare laser wavelength to confirm photon beam process; watch for pitfalls in valuing software-integrated systems separately