PCI Express Printed Circuit Connector from China
PCIe edge connectors for motherboards are high-speed multi-pin printed circuit connectors supporting PCIe Gen 3/4 with 164 contacts. HTS 8536.69.40 classifies as printed circuit connectors for low-voltage computing. Critical for graphics cards, SSDs, and expansion slots.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Generation/speed ratings crucial; document PCIe compliance
• Avoid classifying with complete add-in cards (8473)
• Specify gold finger contact thickness