Mianhong supplies semi-knocked-down (SKD) TVs for local assembly in your destination market, helping TV brands and importers evaluate solutions for local import tariffs and manufacturing requirements.
Short answer: SKD (Semi-Knocked-Down) TV is a partially assembled television supplied for final assembly in the destination country. For markets where importing complete TVs under HS code 852872 involves high tariffs or other import restrictions, Mianhong works with customers to define which components are pre-assembled and which are shipped separately for local installation.
The SKD configuration is agreed upon based on your TV model, local assembly capabilities, and applicable import requirements.
What Components Are Pre-Assembled?
The TV body and agreed components can be pre-assembled at our factory before shipment. The exact configuration depends on the TV model and the agreed SKD BOM.
What Needs to Be Installed at the Destination?
Separately packed components, such as the mainboard and related wiring, are installed locally. The customer opens the rear cover, mounts the mainboard, connects the cables, and completes the agreed assembly steps.
SKD Checklist(Example)
Material Name
Material Pictures
SKD Method
Packaging Requirements
Open Cell
Assembled
/
Reflective Sheet
Assembled
/
Diffuser Sheet 1
Assembled
/
Diffuser Sheet 2
Assembled
/
Backlight Bar
Assembled
/
Backlight Cable
Assembled
/
Plastic Cabinet (Back)
Assembled
/
Motherboard Cover
Assembled
/
Speaker Cover
Assembled
/
Motherboard
NOT ASSEMBLED
Pack Separately
Why Choose SKD TV Instead of Complete TV (CBU)?
For TV importers in markets such as Colombia, import duties can significantly affect the final cost of complete televisions. Where a 15% import duty applies to CBU TVs under the relevant tariff classification, importers may explore whether a suitable SKD configuration offers a more cost-effective route to market.
Mianhong works with TV brands, importers, and local assembly partners to define which components are pre-assembled at our factory and which are shipped separately for installation at the destination.
The goal is to evaluate the overall landed cost, including import duties, freight, packaging, local assembly, and other applicable expenses, before choosing between CBU and SKD.
Comparison
CBU (Complete TV)
SKD (Semi-Knocked-Down TV)
Product condition
Complete television
Partially assembled television
Assembly location
Mainly at the factory
Final assembly partly at destination
Import duty
Depends on the applicable tariff classification
Depends on the classification and applicable rules for the imported goods
Packaging
Packed as a complete TV
Some components packed separately
Container loading
Generally more efficient
May be lower due to separate component packaging
Local assembly
Usually minimal
Requires local assembly capability
Cost strategy
Import and distribute finished products
Evaluate import costs alongside local assembly costs
Our TV SKD Solutions Process
We Do 95% of the Work. You Finish the Last 5%.
We handle most of the manufacturing and pre-assembly at our factory, so you can complete the final assembly locally and explore opportunities to optimize import costs.
Step 1. Confirm TV Models and SKD Requirements
Our SKD solutions cover TV sizes from 24 to 115 inches. Share your target market, preferred models, order quantity, and local assembly requirements. We will work with you to identify suitable TV models and evaluate the right SKD approach for your project.
Step 2. Define the SKD Configuration and BOM
We prepare a model-specific Bill of Materials (BOM) and define which components will be pre-assembled at our factory and which will be packed separately for local installation. Packaging requirements and assembly details are confirmed before production.
Step 3. Pre-Assemble TVs and Pack Separate Components
Our factory completes the agreed pre-assembly work, while components designated for local installation are packed separately. Each SKD shipment follows the confirmed configuration to help ensure that the required components are ready for final assembly.
Step 4. Ship SKD Kits to Your Destination
We prepare the SKD kits for export according to the agreed packaging and shipping requirements. Your shipment includes the pre-assembled TV units and separately packed components needed to complete the agreed assembly process at your destination
Step 5. Complete Final Assembly Locally
Install the mainboard, connect the required cables, and complete the remaining assembly steps according to the agreed configuration. We can provide 4K assembly videos and, subject to project arrangements, on-site technical guidance to help your team follow the process.
Standard Operating Procedure also provided.
Introduction to Mianhong TV
Guangzhou Mianhong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a TV manufacturer established in 2015, specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of LCD TVs and Smart TVs. We provide OEM/ODM services and flexible SKD solutions for international TV brands, importers, and local assembly partners.
Our SKD solutions have been supplied to projects targeting Uzbekistan, Angola, Indonesia, Colombia, Russia, Belarus, and the UAE. We support customers with model-specific component configurations, factory pre-assembly, separate component packaging, and technical guidance for local assembly.
With our own factory, experienced team, and established supply chain, Mianhong aims to build long-term partnerships that combine reliable TV manufacturing with flexible local production solutions.