Flexible Printed Circuit Board for Wearables
A polyimide-based flexible printed circuit board (FPC) for smartwatch flex cables, with fine-pitch gold finger contacts and dynamic bend areas. It is a printed circuit on a flexible insulating material, classified under 8534.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flexible PCB includes display modules or touch sensors
Flexible circuits with display functions may be classified as flat panel display modules.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flexible PCB is unpopulated and has no active components
• Declare the polyimide substrate and any gold plating accurately
• If the FPC includes connectors or stiffeners, verify they are non-printed elements allowed under the tariff item
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