Impregnated Glass Base PCB for LED Lighting Drivers

Printed circuit board with a base wholly of plastics impregnated glass (FR-4 type), not flexible, used specifically in LED driver circuits for commercial lighting fixtures. It falls under HTS 8534.00.00.40 as a rigid PCB with impregnated glass base, classified as 'other' non-flexible type. These boards support high-temperature operation in lighting electronics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8534.00.00Same rate: 35%

If flexible or flex-rigid construction

Flexible PCBs with impregnated materials are specifically classified under the flex subheading, separate from rigid types.

8542.31.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If imported as processors or controllers, not just passive circuits

Boards containing active integrated circuits like microprocessors shift to electronic integrated circuits heading.

8504.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If assembled into complete inductors for power supplies

Fully assembled into transformer or inductor units changes classification from bare PCB to electrical machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the base material certification confirming 'wholly of impregnated glass' to avoid reclassification to flexible PCBs

Include detailed PCB layer stackup and glass cloth specs in documentation for customs valuation

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