8543.70.95.00 - Touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called "touch screens") without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display, which function by detecting the presence and location of a touch within the display area (such sensing may be obtained by means of resistance, electrostatic capacity, acoustic pulse recognition, infra-red lights or other touch-sensitive technology) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This classification covers touch-sensitive data input devices, commonly known as "touch screens," that lack their own display capabilities. These devices are specifically designed for integration into apparatus that *do* possess a display. Their primary function is to detect the precise location and presence of a touch within the designated display area, utilizing various technologies such as resistance, electrostatic capacity, acoustic pulse recognition, or infra-red. Essentially, they act as the interface through which a user interacts with the display-equipped apparatus by direct touch.
When distinguishing this category from its siblings, it's crucial to note the absence of an integrated display. For instance, unlike electronic readers (8543.70.89.00) which display content, these touch screens are purely input mechanisms. Furthermore, their purpose is distinct from devices like video game console controllers (8543.70.88.00) or specialized educational devices (8543.70.93.01), which have more defined and often interactive functionalities beyond simple touch input for a display. The focus here is solely on the touch-sensing technology itself when it's a component of a larger display system.
As a leaf node within the HTS classification system, 8543.70.95.00 does not have further subdivisions. Classification within this specific code relies on meeting the criteria of being a touch-sensitive input device without its own display, intended for incorporation into apparatus with a display, and functioning through the described touch detection methods. Examples include touch overlays for monitors, touch panels for kiosks, or touch-sensitive surfaces for embedded systems where the display is a separate component.