US-Export Printed Circuit Board Assemblies from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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