PC Industry Faces Rising Costs Due to Tariffs on Chinese Imports and Aluminum-Based Goods
The PC industry is already dealing with higher costs from tariffs on Chinese imports, and now, an additional financial burden has emerged—new tariffs on aluminum-based products, including PC cases and graphics cards. The increased tariffs are already forcing manufacturers to adjust pricing.
No Exceptions for PC Hardware Under Tariff Codes
The aluminum tariffs affecting PC components are tied to two key tariff codes:
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8473.30.2000 – Covers a wide range of PC parts and accessories, including printed circuit assemblies.
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8473.30.5100 – Targets PC desktops, graphics cards, and related hardware.
Though a 25% steel tariff is also in effect, steel-based PC components do not currently fall under these tariff codes.
PC Component Prices Could Climb Even Higher
According to Falcon Northwest, the cost of PC cases and components could increase further due to the possible reinstatement of another 25% tariff on Chinese-made PC parts—including GPUs and motherboards—which was previously paused by the Biden administration but may return in June. 25% tariff on PC cases from China, which had been waived for years, is set to expire on May 31. No one expects this administration to renew it. That means the 45% tariff we’re already seeing could jump to 70%. It’s absolute madness and happening faster than we can plan for.
Companies Seeking Alternatives to Chinese Manufacturing
To counter these tariffs, some manufacturers are shifting production from China to other countries like Vietnam and Taiwan.
Meanwhile, former President Trump has announced plans to introduce “reciprocal” tariffs on Wednesday, aimed at matching the duties imposed by other countries on U.S. products. However, specific details have yet to be released by the White House.
With costs rising and supply chains shifting, PC enthusiasts and businesses alike may need to prepare for significant price increases in the coming months.
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