Polycom Handset PCB Assembly from China
Printed circuit board assembly for Polycom line telephone handsets, containing audio processing chips, microphone interfaces, and speaker drivers. Classified under HTS 8518.90.20.00 as a printed circuit assembly specifically for line telephone handsets of subheading 8518.30.10. Essential component handling analog-to-digital conversion for clear voice transmission.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify FCC Part 68 compliance for telecommunication components to avoid import delays
• Include detailed BOM and schematic diagrams in documentation to prove handset-specific function
• Check for ITAR restrictions if assembly includes encryption chips for secure communications