Low Noise Block Amplifier LNB Ku-Band from China
A Ku-band (11-14 GHz) low noise block downconverter amplifier used in satellite TV reception systems to amplify weak satellite signals. Falls under HTS 8543.70.80.00 as a specialized microwave amplifier despite its downconversion function, due to primary amplification role. It converts and amplifies satellite microwave signals for consumer dish antennas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include satellite frequency band certifications and EMC test reports; LNBs often face interference scrutiny
• Avoid classifying as complete antennas (8529.10)
• Common issue: incorrect declaration of noise figure affecting duty assessment