Impregnated Glass Base PCB for LED Lighting Drivers from Japan
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.
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
• 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