Polycarbonate Disc Substrate Extrusion Line from China
Continuous extrusion and molding system producing transparent polycarbonate substrates optimized for optical disc data layers. Dedicated optical media manufacturing function places it under HTS 8479.89.8300.
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
• Specify birefringence specs (<10nm/cm) proving optical grade polycarbonate capability
• Anti-dumping scrutiny high for Asian extruders; maintain cost records
• Classify complete line vs components to optimize duty (systems often lower)