Raymarine AIS Receiver Printed Circuit Board from Japan
Printed circuit assembly in Raymarine AIS transceivers handling digital signal processing for Automatic Identification System receivers used in marine navigation. Falls under 8529.90.19.40 as a part principally for radio navigational aid apparatus enabling vessel tracking and collision avoidance. Processes VHF radio signals for position reporting.
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
• Provide FCC certification and maritime type-approval docs to prove navigational aid functionality during customs review
• Label assemblies clearly as 'radio navigational aid parts' to prevent grouping with general communication boards
• Avoid pitfalls by excluding antennas or housings, as complete units may classify under 8526.91 instead of parts