Telephone Answering Machine Main PCB from China

Printed circuit assembly containing the microcontroller, memory, and signal processing chips specifically designed for telephone answering machines of heading 8521. It handles voice recording, playback, and call detection functions. Classified under 8522.90.45.00 as a dedicated part for answering machines.

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 PCA is solely for answering machines with technical specs and diagrams; generic PCBs may reclassify

Include Bills of Materials (BOM) listing components tied to 8521 apparatus

Watch for undervaluation audits on high-value ICs

Telephone Answering Machine Main PCB from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8522.90.45.00