8473.50.60.00 - Parts and accessories, including face plates and lock latches, of printed circuit assemblies

This HTS category, 8473.50.60.00, specifically addresses parts and accessories that are integral to printed circuit assemblies (PCAs). This includes components like face plates and lock latches that are designed to be fitted onto or used in conjunction with PCAs. The emphasis is on items that enhance the functionality, protection, or mounting of the PCA itself, rather than being general accessories for the broader machinery.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8473.50.30.00, which covers the complete printed circuit assemblies themselves. While this node focuses on the *components* that attach to or are part of the PCA's housing or connection mechanisms, the sibling category covers the entire assembled circuit board with its active and passive components. Another sibling, 8473.50.90.00, is a residual category for "Other" parts and accessories within the broader heading, and should only be used when goods do not fit more specifically into this or other designated subcategories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8473.50.60.00 relies on identifying that the part or accessory is indeed intended for use with a printed circuit assembly and fulfills a specific functional or structural role for it. For instance, a custom-molded plastic frame designed to securely hold a PCA within a larger electronic device would fall here, provided it is not considered a "cover, carrying case or the like" covered elsewhere.