Smartphone OLED-Compatible LED Backlight Development Kit from China

Prototype LED backlight module sized for smartphone LCDs (6.5-inch), with test connectors and substrate for display qualification. Classifies in HTS 9033.00.20.00 as LCD backlight source despite development use, matching physical/technical specs. Includes evaluation optics.

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

Mark as 'R&D samples' with low commercial value to qualify for duty relief programs

Include end-client qualification test plans linking to chapter 90 LCD apparatus

Limit quantities to avoid anti-circumvention scrutiny on prototype imports