Programmable Automation Controller Daughterboard from Japan
Expansion printed circuit assembly that plugs into main PLC boards of heading 8537, adding analog I/O channels and specialty communication protocols. It extends functionality for specific industrial applications. Classified under 8538.90.3000 as a dedicated part for heading 8537 controllers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide connector pinouts and firmware compatibility matrices proving sole use with specific PLC models
• Ship with protective ESD packaging and include handling instructions
• Document that board requires host controller programming to function