FDR Crash Survivability Interface PCA from China
This ruggedized PCA connects underwater locator beacons and crash-survivable memory units in flight data recorders, with shock-mounted components and sealing interfaces. Designed for 2000lb impact survival. HTS 8543.90.1500 classification for dedicated FDR subassemblies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit TSO-C123/TSO-C124 authorization for crash survival certification
• Detail shock/vibration specs and underwater pressure ratings
• Prevent misclassification by emphasizing survivability function over general interfaces