Focus LCDs Tariff Updates

Here you’ll find the latest information on tariff changes that may impact our products.

Understanding the Global LCD Supply Chain and Tariffs

In today’s interconnected world, the production of LCDs involves a complex global supply chain. While we understand concerns about tariff increases, it’s important to note that most manufacturers are similarly reliant on key production hubs, such as China. This means that tariff changes typically affect the industry as a whole.

Why This Matters:

• Consistency: Regardless of the manufacturer, similar tariffs will apply, as the supply chains are globally interconnected.  You may see the expense of these portrayed in different ways, however, they are still there.
• Quality and Service: By staying with us, you benefit from our commitment to quality and customer service, which might not be guaranteed elsewhere.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to navigating these challenges and providing you with the best possible products and support.  We will always continue to look for opportunities to optimize the supply chain and improve the value of our products in terms of price, quality and lead times.

April 13th, 2025:

• Update:  On April 13th, 2025, President Trump announced exemptions of the reciprocal tariffs on many different goods being imported from China, primarily focused on semiconductors and related electronics.  Included in these exemptions are LCD and OLED modules. 

The government has announced that these exemptions are only temporary and new tariffs will be applied to these items in the coming months.

• Tariff Rate:
  • China:                45% for exempt items
    • 170% for non-exempt items
  • Other countries:          10%

• Effective Date:   Retroactive to April 5th, 2025
• List of Exempt HTS Codes:
  • 8471 — Automatic data processing machines and units thereof (including laptops, desktops, disc drives)
  • 847330 — Parts and accessories for computers
  • 8486 — Machines and apparatus for semiconductor manufacture
  • 85171300 — Smartphones
  • 85176200 — Routers and data transmission devices
  • 85235100 — Solid-state non-volatile storage devices (SSDs)
  • 8524 — Flat-panel display modules for monitors and mobile devices
  • 85285200 — Flat-panel displays designed for computer integration
  • 85411000 — Diodes (other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes)
  • 85412100 — Transistors (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate not exceeding 1 W
  • 85412900 — Other transistors
  • 85413000 — Thyristors, diacs, and triacs
  • 85414910 — Mounted chips, dice, and wafers
  • 85414970 — Other mounted piezoelectric crystals
  • 85414980 — Other mounted semiconductors
  • 85414995 — Other mounted semiconductor devices
  • 85415100 — Based transistors
  • 85415900 — Other semiconductor devices
  • 85419000 — Parts of semiconductor devices
  • 8542 — Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies

April 2nd, 2025:

• Update:  On April 2^nd, 2025, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of up to 50% on numerous countries that will go into effect on April 9th, 2025. In addition to these, a universal tariff of 10% was also announced and will go into effect on April 5th, 2025, on all countries. Any countries with a reciprocal tariffs will only be subject to the universal tariff on April 5th – April 8th.  On April 9th, the reciprocal rate will replace the 10% universal rate for these countries. 
• Reciprocal Tariff Rates and New Totals Tariff Rates by Country: 

Country	Reciprocal Tariff Rate	Total Tariff Rate Effective April 9th
Lesotho	50%	50%
Cambodia	49%	49%
Laos	48%	48%
Madagascar	47%	47%
Vietnam	46%	46%
Sri Lanka	44%	44%
Myanmar (Burma)	44%	44%
Falkland Islands	42%	42%
Iraq	39%	39%
Botswana	38%	38%
Guyana	38%	38%
Bangladesh	37%	37%
Liechtenstein	37%	37%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	36%	36%
Thailand	36%	36%
China	34%	79%
Angola	32%	32%
Fiji	32%	32%
Indonesia	32%	32%
Taiwan	32%	32%
Libya	31%	31%
Switzerland	31%	31%
South Africa	30%	30%
Pakistan	29%	29%
India	27%	27%
Kazakhstan	27%	27%
South Korea	25%	25%
Japan	24%	24%
Brunei	24%	24%
Cote d’Ivoire	21%	21%
European Union	20%	20%
Jordan	20%	20%
Israel	17%	17%
Norway	16%	16%
Chad	13%	13%
Equatorial Guinea	13%	13%
Cameroon	12%	12%
Democratic Republic of Congo	11%	11%

*Note: While China does not have the highest reciprocal rates, it now has the highest total rates due to its previous rate of 45% which will be increased by the reciprocal rate.

• Effective Date:  April 9^th, 2025

March 3rd, 2025:

• Update:  On March 3, 2025, President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20%, effective March 4, 2025.
• Tariff Rate:
  • China:                 45% total
    • 20% increase 2025 + 25% existing
  • Mexico:              25%
  • Canada:            25%

• Effective Date:  March 4^th, 2025

February 1st, 2025:

• Update:  On February 1^st, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a new 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and 25% on all Mexico and Canada imports.
• Tariff Rate:
  • China:                 35% total
    • 10% increase 2025 + 25% existing
  • Mexico:              25%*
  • Canada:            25%*

* The tariffs on Mexico and Canada were paused for 1 month on February 3^rd, 2025.

• Effective Date:  February 4^th, 2025:

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