PLC Printed Circuit Board Assembly from China
A printed circuit assembly designed specifically for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) of heading 8537, containing microprocessors, memory chips, and I/O interface circuits mounted on a PCB. It provides the core control logic for industrial automation equipment. Classified under 8538.90.3000 as a part solely for use with apparatus of heading 8537.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
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
• Verify the assembly is designed solely for heading 8537 apparatus via technical specs and manufacturer declarations to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed PCB schematics and bill of materials in import documentation for CBP review