Paper-Impregnated Circuit Board for Clock Movements from China
Quartz clock mechanism control PCB featuring wholly impregnated paper base per HTS 8534.00.00.50, driving stepper motors for analog display hands. Used in wall, desk, and alarm clocks for precise timekeeping. Economical alternative to ceramic substrates in volume production.
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
• Accuracy certification (±15 sec/month) should reference PCB material stability data
• Package as 'clock mechanism subassembly components' for proper tariff alignment
• Avoid declaring as complete movements; bare PCBs get different treatment from mechanisms