Analysis
Subheading 8522.90 covers other, within heading 8522. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 6 US tariff lines below it are national.
Every one of its 6 tariff lines is duty-free at the general rate, so classification within the subheading affects statistics and Chapter 99 measures rather than the base duty.
The US splits it as follows: 8522.90.25 for printed circuit assemblies (duty-free), 8522.90.36 for assemblies and subassemblies of articles provided for in subheading… (duty-free), 8522.90.45 for printed circuit assemblies (duty-free), 8522.90.58 for parts of telephone answering machines: other (duty-free), 8522.90.65 for printed circuit assemblies (duty-free) and 8522.90.80 for other: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310) and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8522.90.25 | Printed circuit assemblies | Free |
| 8522.90.36 | Assemblies and subassemblies of articles provided for in subheading 8519.81.41, consisting of two or more pieces fastened or joined together: other | Free |
| 8522.90.45 | Printed circuit assemblies | Free |
| 8522.90.58 | Parts of telephone answering machines: other | Free |
| 8522.90.65 | Printed circuit assemblies | Free |
| 8522.90.80 | Other: other | Free |