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Electroless Copper PCB Seed Layer Solution from China

Formaldehyde-reduced copper solution for creating conductive seed layer on non-conductive PCB substrates. Specifically covered under HTS 3824.99.70.00 as electroless plating for printed circuit boards. Essential first metallization step in PCB fabrication.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Formaldehyde concentration triggers OSHA and EPA reporting requirements

• Bath life and reducer stability critical for import quality control

• Distinguish from electroplating copper which uses different chemistry