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Hi-Tech
U.S. imports of opto-electronics (Hi-Tech 03) totaled $1.9B in April 2026, traded with 82 countries.
Importers of Opto-Electronics paid $94.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $935.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Opto-Electronics imports of $1.9B in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOpto-electronic products — including laser systems, fiber-optic components, photovoltaic cells, image sensors, and LED assemblies — are critical inputs for telecommunications infrastructure, medical imaging, and industrial sensing applications. Several product lines within this ATP category are subject to Section 301 tariffs on goods of Chinese origin, making country-of-origin documentation a high-stakes compliance task for importers sourcing from Asian supply chains. The category's overlap with dual-use export control classifications also means that some opto-electronic imports may require Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) review for re-export purposes.
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Many opto-electronic components are assembled across multiple countries, and Section 301 tariffs apply specifically to goods of Chinese origin. Substantial-transformation analysis determines the country of origin for duty purposes, so importers must document each production step carefully to support their origin claims.
Some opto-electronic items — particularly high-power lasers, certain image sensors, and advanced fiber-optic components — appear on the Commerce Control List administered by BIS. While import itself is not licensed, importers intending to re-export should verify EAR classification before the goods enter the US.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $782.1M | $12.7M | -$769.4M |
| PHILIPPINES | $212.8M | $5.7M | -$207.0M |
| CHINA | $22.4M | $117.3M | +$94.9M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $102.0M | $31.2M | -$70.7M |
| GERMANY | $95.2M | $28.9M | -$66.3M |
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