Word Processing Mainboard Assembly from China
This printed circuit assembly serves as the main motherboard for word processing machines classified under 8472.90.50, integrating CPU, memory, and I/O controllers. It falls under HTS 8473.40.21.00 because it is specifically designed as a part for those dedicated word processors, handling text processing and display functions. The assembly ensures compatibility with the machine's proprietary architecture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the assembly is exclusively for word processing machines of 8472.90.50 via technical specs and supplier certification to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed bills of materials (BOM) and diagrams showing compatibility with heading 8472 machines in import documentation