TAA-Compliant Security Hardware: What US Federal Contractors Need to Know in 2025 Slug: /blog/taa-compliant-security-hardware-2025

Final substantial transformation must occur in a TAA country

Country-of-origin label must match COO certificate in GSA Advantage

Our TAA Path

Sensor & SoC sourced from Japan/Taiwan (Sony, Novatek)

PCB assembly & firmware burn-in completed in Taipei SMT line (Taiwan = designated)

Final camera housing, focus lock, packaging in Taipei → “Taiwan” origin

Certificate of Origin issued by Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, valid 3 years

Label shows “Made in Taiwan” + serial QR for CBP audit trail

Product Scope

4K/8K IP cameras (bullets, domes, PTZ)

8–64 ch NVR boards with TAA firmware build

PoE switches and Taiwan-made power adapters

Full BOM traceability spreadsheet provided per lot

Cost Impact
Taiwan SMT adds ~6% versus mainland; however no Section 301 tariff (25%) applies, net saving 19% landed U.S. cost. Lead-time 30 days sea + 7 days air option.

Federal Contract Tips

Include COO in first quote package—avoids post-award protest

For orders >USD 150k request on-site CBP audit pre-approval

Update GSA Advantage catalog annually; COO change voids listing

Conclusion
TAA compliance doesn’t have to mean U.S.-only prices. Graftsmanson’s dual-track production (Guangzhou for commercial / Taipei for federal) keeps you competitive in both markets. Email sales@gcraftsmantech.com for country-of-origin matrix and sample COO.

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