Burglar Alarm Control Panel PCB from China
Printed circuit board assembly serving as the main control unit for residential burglar alarm systems, processing sensor inputs and triggering alerts. Classified under HTS 8531.90.90.01 as a part of electric sound/visual signaling apparatus (burglar alarms) not covered by other specific subheadings. It lacks independent housing and is designed for integration into complete alarm panels.
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 the part is specifically for burglar alarms (8531.10) via technical specs to avoid reclassification to general electronic boards (8534)
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use declarations to prove it's a signaling apparatus part, preventing valuation disputes