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U.S. imports of printed circuits (HS 853400) totaled $280.8M in June 2026, traded with 74 countries.
Importers of Printed Circuits paid $38.3M in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $232.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: June 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8534000020 | PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS GT=3 LAYERS,CNDT | $193.8M | 14.42% | 85.40% | $27.9M |
| 8534000095 | PRINTED CIRCUITS, NESOI | $33.9M | 11.48% | 74.18% | $3.9M |
| 8534000040 | PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS, NESOI | $23.8M | 11.98% | 82.65% | $2.8M |
| 8534000080 | PRINTED CIRCUITS, FLEXIBLE TYPE | $17.4M | 11.21% | 70.67% | $1.9M |
| 8534000085 | PRINTED CIRCUITS HAVING A CERAMIC BASE | $6.3M | 13.46% | 93.14% | $854K |
| 8534000070 | PRINTED CIRCUITS, PLASTICS IMPREGNATED, NESOI | $4.8M | 14.98% | 74.61% | $719K |
| 8534000050 | PRINTED CIRCUITS WITH A BASE OF IMPREGNATED PAPER | $766K | 7.37% | 65.94% | $56K |
PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS GT=3 LAYERS,CNDT
PRINTED CIRCUITS, NESOI
PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS, NESOI
PRINTED CIRCUITS, FLEXIBLE TYPE
PRINTED CIRCUITS HAVING A CERAMIC BASE
PRINTED CIRCUITS, PLASTICS IMPREGNATED, NESOI
PRINTED CIRCUITS WITH A BASE OF IMPREGNATED PAPER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8534000095 | PRINTED CIRCUITS, NESOI | $29.4M |
| 8534000020 | PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS GT=3 LAYERS,CNDT | $26.5M |
| 8534000080 | PRINTED CIRCUITS, FLEXIBLE TYPE | $14.9M |
| 8534000085 | PRINTED CIRCUITS HAVING A CERAMIC BASE | $9.2M |
| 8534000040 | PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS, NESOI | $8.6M |
| 8534000070 | PRINTED CIRCUITS, PLASTICS IMPREGNATED, NESOI | $1.4M |
| 8534000050 | PRINTED CIRCUITS WITH A BASE OF IMPREGNATED PAPER | $387K |
PRINTED CIRCUITS, NESOI
2.3M no
PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS GT=3 LAYERS,CNDT
2.3M no
PRINTED CIRCUITS, FLEXIBLE TYPE
2.0M no
PRINTED CIRCUITS HAVING A CERAMIC BASE
705.0K no
PRINTED CIRCUITS OF PLASTIC/GLASS, NESOI
2.8M no
PRINTED CIRCUITS, PLASTICS IMPREGNATED, NESOI
79.9K no
PRINTED CIRCUITS WITH A BASE OF IMPREGNATED PAPER
162.0K no
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HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $81.2M | $28.3M | -$52.9M |
| Texas | $55.0M | $10.4M | -$44.5M |
| Illinois | $25.0M | $3.7M | -$21.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $49.0M | -- | -$49.0M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $20.0M | $20.2M | +$228K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $33.5M | $2.5M | -$31.0M |