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U.S. imports of printed circuits (HS 853400) totaled $265.4M in April 2026, traded with 64 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrinted circuits — bare boards with conductive pathways but no mounted components — are a foundational input for virtually every electronic product, from consumer devices to aerospace systems, and are among the most widely traded electronics commodities globally. The US schedule segments imports by substrate material and layer count: multilayer plastic or glass boards with three or more conductive layers (8534000020), other plastic/glass boards (8534000040), impregnated-paper base (8534000050), other impregnated-plastics (8534000070), flexible circuits (8534000080), ceramic-base boards (8534000085), and a residual category (8534000095). China dominates US import supply by a wide margin, and printed circuits from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs; Taiwan and South Korea are significant alternative sources with established high-technology PCB industries.
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A bare PCB with no mounted components is classified under 853400. Once active or passive components are soldered or otherwise attached, the assembly is generally classified based on its function — for example, as a control board within a specific machine's heading, or as an electronic module under heading 8537 or another applicable heading. The presence of even a single mounted component can shift classification, so importers should assess boards carefully before entry.
Flexible printed circuits use a polyimide or similar flexible polymer substrate rather than rigid FR4 or ceramic, allowing them to bend and conform to product shapes — common in smartphones, wearables, and medical devices. They are classified separately at 8534000080 regardless of layer count. Sourcing for flexible circuits is more concentrated among specialized manufacturers in China, Taiwan, and Japan than the broader rigid PCB market.
Monthly import values over time
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $74.8M | $59.9M | -$15.0M |
| Texas | $50.5M | $8.7M | -$41.8M |
| Illinois | $25.6M | $3.7M | -$21.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $17.5M | $45.7M | +$28.2M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $27.4M | $7.1M | -$20.3M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $30.8M | $3.4M | -$27.4M |