FR-4 Copper Clad Laminate Sheet

A rigid laminate sheet made from FR-4 epoxy fiberglass substrate clad with thin refined copper foil on one or both sides, thickness under 0.15 mm excluding backing. Classified under HTS 7410.21.30 as copper foil backed with insulating material forming copper clad laminates for PCB production. Meets chapter definitions for refined copper foil backed with plastics-like substrate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

7410.22.00Lower: 36.5% vs 38%

If made from copper alloys like brass or bronze

Copper-zinc or copper-tin alloys per subheading notes shift to copper alloy foil heading, not refined copper.

8544.11.00Higher: 38.5% vs 38%

If pre-patterned or etched with circuitry

Boards with electrical circuitry (even undeveloped) classify in Chapter 85 as insulated metal-core modules, not plain clad laminates.

6807.90.00Lower: 37.7% vs 38%

If primarily fiberglass/epoxy composite with minimal copper

If valued mainly as plastic/fiberglass article rather than copper foil backing, may classify as composite articles of plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify copper foil thickness excludes backing and is ≤0.15mm; measure substrate separately to confirm classification

• Provide mill test certificates proving refined copper purity and laminate specs to avoid reclassification as unfinished PCBs