Industrial Robot Controller Circuit Board from Japan
A printed circuit board assembly containing microprocessors and power management ICs designed specifically for controlling industrial robotic arms. It falls under HTS 8548.00.00.00 as an electrical part of industrial machinery not classified elsewhere in Chapter 85, serving as the brain for automated manufacturing equipment.
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
• Verify the part is specifically for named machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification as a general-purpose PCB
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use statements in documentation to prove it's not a standalone apparatus