9033.00.20.00—Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
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HTS 9033.00.20.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories Thereof, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 flag links to this code (1 active). A Chapter 99 flag is not a shipment-level determination; origin, product facts, claims, and entry date control whether a provision applies.
The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25%
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Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 9033.00.20.00?
HTS 9033.00.20.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It belongs to Chapter 90 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 9033.00.20.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9033.00.20.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9033.00.20.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 9033.00.20.00 is 40%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, and Russia).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9033.00.20.00?
Tandom links section_301 provision 9903.88.01 to HTS 9033.00.20.00. Its published rate notation is The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25%, and its status on 2026-09-26 is active. A flag is not a shipment-level determination; check origin, product facts, claims, and entry date.
Does HTS 9033.00.20.00 have any potentially relevant antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) order flags?
Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags to HTS 9033.00.20.00. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.