Desmear Electrolytic Etcher

Electrolytic etcher for desmear processing of drilled PCB holes prior to plating. Removes resin smear via anodic dissolution in production circuit boards. Classified 8543.30.2000 for electrolysis apparatus principally used in printed circuit manufacture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8421.19.00.00Higher: 36.3% vs 35%

If for mechanical filtration without electrolysis

Purely mechanical liquid filtering apparatus classified under Chapter 84 centrifuges.

2815.12.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported with etchant chemicals

Sodium hypochlorite solutions with minor apparatus classified by chemical content.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If for general electrical etching applications

Electrolysis machines not limited to PCB production use other 8543 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include drill smear chemistry analysis matching standard FR4/ resin systems

Document etcher flow rates calibrated for typical PCB production throughput

Specify anodic basket configurations for permanganate-based desmear solutions

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