Analysis
Subheading 8543.90 covers parts, within heading 8543. 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 7 US tariff lines below it are national.
Every one of its 7 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: 8543.90.12 for of physical vapor deposition apparatus of subheading 8543.70 (duty-free), 8543.90.15 for printed circuit assemblies (duty-free), 8543.90.35 for assemblies and subassemblies for flight data recorders, consisting of… (duty-free), 8543.90.65 for of flat panel displays other than for articles of heading 8528… (duty-free), 8543.90.68 for printed circuit assemblies: other (duty-free), 8543.90.85 for of flat panel displays other than for articles of heading 8528… (duty-free) and 8543.90.88 for other: other (duty-free).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8543.90.12 | Of physical vapor deposition apparatus of subheading 8543.70 | Free |
| 8543.90.15 | Printed circuit assemblies | Free |
| 8543.90.35 | Assemblies and subassemblies for flight data recorders, consisting of two or more parts or pieces fastened or joined together: other | Free |
| 8543.90.65 | Of flat panel displays other than for articles of heading 8528, except for subheadings 8528.52 or 8528.62 | Free |
| 8543.90.68 | Printed circuit assemblies: other | Free |
| 8543.90.85 | Of flat panel displays other than for articles of heading 8528, except for subheadings 8528.52 or 8528.62 | Free |
| 8543.90.88 | Other: other | Free |