Prototypes to be used exclusively for development, testing, product evaluation, or quality control purposes
Prototypes to be used exclusively for development, testing, product evaluation, or quality control purposes
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9817.85.01
Prototype Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
A pre-production battery pack designed for testing energy density and thermal management in electric vehicle applications. Classified under HTS 9817.85.01 as it's a prototype used exclusively for development and quality control testing before mass production. Not intended for sale or commercial use.
Prototype Smartphone PCB Assembly
Printed circuit board assembly for next-generation smartphone prototype used in hardware validation and RF testing. Qualifies under 9817.85.01 as it's pre-production for product evaluation and quality control. Includes processor, memory, and antenna modules.
Prototype Automotive Headlight LED Module
Advanced LED headlight prototype module for adaptive lighting system testing in vehicle development. Used exclusively for durability, photometric, and thermal performance evaluation under HTS 9817.85.01. Features matrix beam technology.
Prototype Medical Imaging Sensor Array
Digital X-ray sensor array prototype for next-generation medical imaging equipment development. Used exclusively for image quality testing, noise analysis, and calibration under HTS 9817.85.01 prototype provisions.
Prototype Wearable Fitness Tracker
Pre-production smartwatch prototype with heart rate, GPS, and sleep tracking sensors for algorithm validation testing. Qualifies under 9817.85.01 for product evaluation and quality control purposes only.
Prototype Industrial Robot Controller
Advanced motion control unit prototype for collaborative robot arm development and testing. Used exclusively for real-time control algorithm validation and safety certification testing under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype UAV Flight Controller Board
Autopilot flight control system prototype for commercial drone platform development. Used for flight stability testing, GPS integration validation, and fail-safe algorithm development under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype Pharmaceutical Tablet Press Tooling
Custom punch and die set prototype for high-speed tablet compression machine development. Used exclusively for tablet formulation testing, compression force analysis, and quality control validation under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype OLED Display Panel
6.5-inch flexible OLED display prototype for smartphone integration testing. Used for burn-in testing, touch integration validation, and optical performance evaluation under HTS 9817.85.01 prototype exemption.
Prototype 3D Printer Extruder Assembly
High-temperature extruder prototype for industrial FDM 3D printer development. Used for filament flow testing, thermal profiling, and print quality optimization under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype Wind Turbine Blade Sensor
Structural health monitoring sensor prototype embedded in wind turbine blade for fatigue testing. Used exclusively for blade stress analysis, vibration monitoring, and durability validation under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype Coffee Machine Brew Head
Dual-boiler brew head prototype for premium espresso machine development. Used for temperature stability testing, flow rate optimization, and extraction quality evaluation under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype Smart Home Thermostat
WiFi-enabled smart thermostat prototype with occupancy sensor for algorithm training and user interface testing. Used exclusively for product evaluation and quality control under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype Solar Panel Microinverter
Module-level power optimizer prototype for residential solar installations. Used for MPPT algorithm testing, grid synchronization validation, and efficiency mapping under HTS 9817.85.01.
Prototype Bicycle Carbon Fiber Frame
High-modulus carbon fiber road bike frame prototype for stiffness-to-weight testing and ride quality evaluation. Used exclusively for product development and quality control under HTS 9817.85.01.