American PCB Automotive Lighting Assembly from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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