8534.00.00.80 - Flexible type

HTS Code 8534.00.00.80 specifically classifies flexible printed circuits. These are printed circuits where the substrate material is designed to bend or fold without damage, typically using flexible plastic films like polyimide or polyester. They are used in applications where space is limited or where movement of the circuit is required, such as in mobile devices, cameras, and automotive components.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the inherent flexibility of the substrate. HTS 8534.00.00.85 covers printed circuits with a ceramic base, which are rigid and designed for high-temperature or specific electrical performance, not flexibility. HTS 8534.00.00.95 serves as a residual category for all other printed circuits not otherwise specified, which would typically include rigid printed circuit boards made from materials like fiberglass or phenolic resin.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8534.00.00.80. Classification under this code is determined by the material composition and the demonstrable capability of the printed circuit to be flexed or bent, distinguishing it from rigid printed circuit types and those with specialized ceramic bases.