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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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