Impregnated Paper Base Printed Circuit Board for LED Drivers from China

This printed circuit board uses a base wholly of impregnated paper, a non-flexible plastic-impregnated material, assembled with copper traces for controlling LED lighting systems in household appliances. It falls under HTS 8534.00.00.50 due to its specific base material construction as defined in the chapter notes for printed circuits. Commonly used in low-cost consumer electronics for power regulation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify the base is wholly impregnated paper via material certification to meet subheading 8534.00.00.50 criteria; paper substitutes may shift classification

Include detailed PCB layer diagrams and base composition test reports in documentation to prevent customs holds

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as flexible PCBs, which fall under different subheadings and lower duties