HS Code:
The category 'Incomplete or unfinished television receivers (including assemblies consisting of all parts specified in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter plus a power supply), presented without a display device' falls under the Harmonized System (HS) Code likely within the 8528 or 8529 series, pertaining to television receivers and their parts. This category includes assemblies and components that are not fully assembled or lack a display device, used primarily in the manufacturing or repair of television sets. These products are critical in the supply chain for consumer electronics, often traded internationally due to the globalized nature of electronics production.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $2.5 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$1.2 billion USD
48% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$400 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$300 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$150 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
4.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA or EU-Japan EPA)
Shift towards modular production
Increased trade in incomplete assemblies as manufacturers optimize costs by outsourcing specific components, boosting trade volumes in countries with lower labor costs like Vietnam and Mexico.
2021-2022
Rising demand for smart TV components
Growing integration of smart technology drives demand for specialized unfinished assemblies, influencing trade patterns towards tech hubs in South Korea and China.
2022
Supply chain diversification
Geopolitical tensions and trade wars have led companies to diversify supply chains, increasing trade flows to Southeast Asian countries as alternatives to China.
2020-2022
The US extended Section 301 tariffs on Chinese electronics, including incomplete television assemblies, citing unfair trade practices.
September 2022
Increased costs for US importers, potentially shifting trade to other Asian countries like Vietnam and Thailand.
Vietnam has emerged as a key exporter of television components due to favorable trade agreements and investment in manufacturing infrastructure.
March 2023
Strengthened Vietnam’s position in the global supply chain, capturing market share from traditional leaders like China.
The EU introduced stricter environmental standards for electronic components, including energy efficiency and recycling requirements for television assemblies.
January 2023
Potential increase in compliance costs for exporters, affecting smaller manufacturers disproportionately.