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Coated Paper for Flexible Circuit Boards

Polyimide-coated paper substrate used in flexible printed circuit board manufacturing, supplied in rolls. Falls under HTS 4811.59.60.00 as plastic-coated paper for electronics applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.99.50Higher: 43.3% vs 37.5%

If polyimide film without paper reinforcement

Pure plastic films for electronics in Chapter 39.

4811.90.90Same rate: 37.5%

If coated with non-plastic insulative materials

Other specialty coatings under 4811.90.

8547.90.00Higher: 54.6% vs 37.5%

If pre-impregnated with conductive materials

Insulating fittings with electrical function may go to 8547.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Technical datasheets proving paper substrate essential for classification

β€’ Avoid end-use declarations focusing on circuit boards (8544)

β€’ Test dielectric properties confirming paper base function