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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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