FR-4 Glass Epoxy PCB for Industrial Motor Controls from Japan
Rigid printed circuit board made with wholly impregnated glass fabric base (standard FR-4), designed for motor control circuits in industrial automation equipment. Classified under HTS 8534.00.00.40 for non-flexible, plastics-impregnated glass base PCBs, 'other' category. Essential for high-reliability power electronics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide Tg (glass transition temperature) test reports proving impregnated glass fabric compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'rigid PCBs, non-flexible' to prevent confusion with flexible circuits
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian PCB origins; check Commerce Dept advisories