Proximity Sensor Module from China
An infrared proximity sensor module used in robotics and automation to detect nearby objects without physical contact. It falls under HTS 8543.70.98 as an electrical machine with the individual function of non-contact object detection, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 85. These sensors typically output digital or analog signals for integration into larger systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify sensor specifications including detection range and output type to confirm HTS 8543.70.98 classification and avoid reclassification to 8543.70.93
• Include detailed technical datasheets and FCC compliance documentation for electromagnetic compatibility