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Desmear Electrolytic Etcher from Japan

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.

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

• 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

Desmear Electrolytic Etcher from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8543.30.20.00