TCL Smart TV Audio Board Assembly from Japan
TCL printed circuit assembly for audio decoding and amplification in smart color TVs, assembled on multilayer PCB with DSP chips. Falls under 8529.90.06.00 as a TV-specific subassembly without tuner/convergence functions, handling Dolby/DTS processing for receivers. Enables immersive sound in 4K television sets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document audio codec chips specifically to distinguish from general audio processors that might shift classification
• Ensure EMI shielding compliance documentation for RF-sensitive audio components
• Bundle with TV service manuals showing integration to prove principal use with heading 8528 apparatus