Ambient Light Sensor Diode

Silicon photodiode for smartphone automatic brightness control and display backlighting adjustment. HTS 8541.49.10 classification for consumer electronics photosensitive diodes excluding LEDs. Mimics human eye response curve.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

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8542.39.00Same rate: 50%

If integrated with multiple circuit functions

Complex hybrid integrated circuits classify under 8542.

8517Lower: 10% vs 50%

If parts of telephone apparatus

Components specifically for phones classify as telephone parts.

8529.90.93Lower: 35% vs 50%

If parts of television receivers

Photodiodes for TV brightness control classify as TV parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide human-eye spectral matching data for classification support

β€’ Package in anti-static SMD tape/reel for electronics import standards

β€’ Avoid bundling with LED drivers that might create mixed classification

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