PIN Photodiode-less Switching PIN Diode from China
PIN diodes feature intrinsic region for RF switching and attenuation in attenuators and phase shifters. Used in wireless infrastructure, they classify under HTS 8541.10.00 when specified for non-photosensitive switching applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0550%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate non-photo PIN from photosensitive (8541.40) with carrier lifetime specs
• Declare RF power handling and insertion loss parameters
• Anti-static ESD protection mandatory for high-frequency semiconductors