Edge-Lit LED Backlight Strip for Laptop LCD Screens
An edge-lit LED backlight module with LEDs mounted on a flexible PCB substrate, connectors, and protective diodes for thin LCD illumination in laptops. It provides uniform light distribution for 15.6-inch displays. Classified under HTS 9405.42.82.00 for its role as an LCD backlight source.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as parts of complete computer assemblies
If entered with other laptop parts as a set, it may classify under automatic data processing machine parts.
If photosensitive semiconductor modules without lighting function
Lacks specific backlight passive components and LCD use, shifting to photosensitive devices.
If ceiling-mounted LED fixtures
If designed for standalone chandelier-style lighting, not LCD backlights.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'LCD backlight module' with edge-lit specs to distinguish from general LED strips
• Include assembly diagrams showing integration with LCD panels to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging without LCD context, which risks reclassification as lighting parts
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