American PCB Automotive Lighting Assembly from Germany
US-designed printed circuit boards for automotive LED headlights exported to assembly in China with imported LED chips and lenses. PCBs assembled, cleaned, and conformal coated only. Classic high-tech 9802.00.80 application.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• IPC Class 3 fabrication certifications essential for US PCB origin
• Gerber files and production panel layouts prove US manufacturing
• SMT assembly abroad permitted if US bare boards retain identity