HVAC Controller Impregnated Glass PCB from Japan
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 — 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
• 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