Array Tester for LCD Panels from China
Automated optical inspection system tests electrical and visual defects in completed LCD array panels before cell assembly. Under HTS 8486.30.00.00 as integral FPD manufacturing apparatus, though borderline with Chapter 90 testing equipment. High-throughput for Gen 10+ lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove integration in manufacturing line vs. standalone lab testing; production line layouts help
• Frequent issue: Chapter 90 reclassification—emphasize process control role
• Calibrate optical specs in declarations