US-Made Laptop Chassis Assembly from Canada
Precision-machined laptop chassis produced in the US are shipped to Taiwan for integration with imported motherboards, screens, and batteries into complete notebook computers. Chassis retain physical identity through only assembly and cosmetic finishing abroad. Qualifies for 9802.00.80 duty exclusion on chassis value.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use detailed engineering drawings showing US chassis specifications and foreign assembly steps
• Provide sequential photos of US chassis export, foreign assembly, and final product