US-Export Printed Circuit Board Assemblies

Electronic assemblies where U.S.-exported printed circuit boards are populated with components abroad using soldering and testing operations incidental to assembly. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 per note 7(c) as boards retain physical identity without advancement beyond permitted assembly. Duty-free applies only to U.S. PCB value.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
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šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8473.30.51.00Higher: 50% vs 10%

If classified as complete computer parts

Finished electronic assemblies classified by function, not assembly origin.

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If for warranty repairs rather than assembly

Different 9802 provision for repaired/exported goods.

8542.31.00Higher: 50% vs 10%

If processors integrated beyond simple assembly

Specific electronic integrated circuits classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include PCB manufacturing records and export declarations showing U.S. origin and ready-for-assembly condition

• Document assembly process to prove no prohibited operations like etching or lamination occurred abroad

• Separate U.S

• PCB value from foreign-added components on commercial invoice to avoid over-duty assessment

Related Products under HTS 9802.00.80.48

US-Made Fabric Assembled Apparel Garment

Apparel garment assembled abroad from the U.S.-exported woven cotton fabric that was cut to pattern and sewn together with only incidental operations like cleaning and lubricating. This qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 per U.S. note 7(c) as the U.S. components retain their physical identity through assembly without advancement in value beyond assembly. The duty-free treatment applies specifically to the value of the U.S. fabric component.

US-Cut Leather Goods Assembled Abroad

Pre-cut leather pieces and linings exported from U.S., assembled into wallets and bags abroad using stitching and edge painting. 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) applies as leather retains physical identity through assembly process. Duty-free limited to U.S. leather value.

US-Export Glass Components Assembled

Tempered glass panels cut to size in U.S., assembled into shower door kits abroad with hardware. Qualifies 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) maintaining glass identity through assembly. Duty-free limited to U.S. glass value.

US-Machined Aluminum Extrusions Assembled

Custom aluminum extrusions with U.S. machining, assembled into window frames abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) as extrusions retain identity. Duty-free applies to machined aluminum value.

US-Made Metal Furniture Frames Assembled

Metal furniture frames exported from U.S. in ready-to-assemble condition, then fitted with hardware and fabric covers abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 under note 7(c) as frames retain identity through assembly with only cleaning/painting incidental operations. Duty-free limited to frame value.

US-Engineered Plastic Automotive Panels

Injection-molded plastic body panels exported from U.S., assembled into vehicle trim modules abroad with clips and painting. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) maintaining panel identity through permitted assembly operations. Duty-free on U.S. panel value only.