Fiber Optic Switch DC-DC Converter PCA from Japan
Printed circuit assembly for DC-DC converters (8504.40) powering fiber optic telecommunication switches in data centers. Provides voltage regulation for high-speed optical transceivers. Classified in 8504.90.65.00 as telecom-specific converter parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document compatibility with specific telecom switches (e.g
• Cisco models) for binding ruling requests
• Ensure ESD protection during shipping for sensitive PCAs
• Beware of undervaluation penalties—use transaction value based on OEM pricing