Glass Epoxy Backplane PCB for Storage Arrays from China
High-layer backplane PCB with orthogonal connectors on glass-impregnated base for enterprise NAS/SAN storage systems. HTS 8534.00.00.20 for 8+ conductor layers in rigid format supporting SAS/SATA. Enables data center storage scalability.
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
• Press-fit connector specs distinguish backplanes from standard PCBs in rulings
• Declare connector count and pitch for backplane recognition
• Avoid 8471 if populated; strict bare board declaration needed