HVAC Controller Impregnated Glass PCB from Germany
Printed circuit board using rigid plastics-impregnated glass base for commercial HVAC thermostat controllers. Falls under HTS 8534.00.00.40 for non-flexible, wholly glass impregnated 'other' PCBs. Designed for building automation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Energy Star certification may qualify for duty reductions; include docs
• Clear diagrams showing rigid construction vs flexible thermostat flex circuits
• Building code compliance irrelevant for tariff but affects market entry