8529.90.77.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8529.90.77.00, encompasses "Other" parts specifically designed for use with the apparatus classified under headings 8524 to 8528. Crucially, these are parts of printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) and include components such as face plates and lock latches that are not otherwise specified. The key defining characteristic is their direct integration into or provision of a functional element for a PCA, forming an integral part of the electronic circuitry and its housing or interface.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 8529.90.73.00, which is dedicated to parts of television apparatus. While both fall under the broader category of "Other" parts for specific apparatus, 8529.90.77.00 is broader in its application beyond television, covering components for a wider range of electronic equipment, provided they are parts of PCAs and include face plates or lock latches. The distinction lies in the end-use apparatus and the specific nature of the PCA component.

As a leaf node, 8529.90.77.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, its classification relies heavily on the specific nature of the part. Examples of goods that would fall under this heading include front panels or bezels designed to house and protect a printed circuit board, or latching mechanisms that secure or connect components within or to a printed circuit assembly. The determining factor is that these parts are integral to the printed circuit assembly's function or presentation and are not specifically classified elsewhere.