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Automotive ECU Printed Circuit Board

A thick copper PCB designed for automotive engine control units, with heavy current traces for power electronics and high-temperature FR4 material. It is a bare printed circuit board intended for vehicle ECU applications, classified under 8534.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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8708.99.99Higher: 6% vs Free

If the PCB is part of a complete automotive ECU assembly

Assembled ECUs are classified as parts of motor vehicles, not as separate printed circuits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the PCB is unpopulated and has no active components to stay under 8534.00.00

β€’ Provide technical datasheets confirming the FR4 material and copper thickness for customs review

β€’ If the board includes connectors or other non-printed elements, confirm they are non-printed connecting elements only

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