Rogers Raw Material Surcharge August 2026 — Which Materials Rose and By How Much
Rogers Corporation notified customers on July 31, 2026 of a Raw Material Surcharge (RMS) taking effect August 3, 2026, applying to purchase orders for China-manufactured Rogers laminate products. This follows the pattern documented in our PCB material price increase 2026 analysis — but this is the first surcharge notice with official, product-line-specific percentages directly from Rogers rather than aggregated industry estimates. This article breaks down exactly which product lines were affected, by how much, and what it means for your next Rogers PCB order.
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Raw Material Surcharge by Product Line
| Product Line | Manufacturing Location | Raw Material Surcharge |
|---|---|---|
| RO4000® series (RO4350B, RO4003C) | China | 15% |
| RO4830Plus™ / RO4831Plus™ | China | 0% |
| Kappa™ 438 | China | 15% |
| Anteo™ L43 | China | 15% |
| RO3000® series (RO3003, RO3006, RO3010) | China | 8% — most moderate |
| AD255™, AD300™, DiClad880™ | China | 20% |
| TC350™, TC350™ Plus | China | 25% — highest |
| CU4000(LoPro) | China | 25% — highest |
| RO4400 BondPly | China | 25% — highest |
The surcharge ranges from 0% (RO4830Plus/RO4831Plus, held flat) to 25% (TC350/TC350 Plus, CU4000 LoPro, and RO4400 BondPly). Rogers’ own notice states the surcharge reflects only “a portion of the costs incurred,” with Rogers absorbing a substantial share internally — meaning the underlying raw material cost pressure Rogers is managing is larger than the surcharge passed through to customers.
RO3000 series — the most moderate increase among core RF materials
The RO3000 series — which includes RO3003, the standard PTFE material for Ka-band and 77GHz automotive radar — carries an 8% surcharge, notably lower than the 15% applied to the RO4000 series (RO4350B, RO4003C) and significantly lower than the 20–25% surcharges on AD255/AD300/DiClad880 and TC350. For buyers specifying RO3003, this is comparatively favorable relative to other Rogers product lines in this notice. See our Rogers RO3003 PCB guide for material properties and in-stock availability.
Copper surcharge consolidated into RMS
Rogers’ notice specifies that the previously separate Copper Surcharge will be suspended and consolidated into the new Raw Material Surcharge. This simplifies the pricing structure to a single surcharge line rather than stacked copper and raw material surcharges — worth confirming with your supplier or Rogers representative how this affects any existing quotes that previously itemized copper separately.
Timeline and Deadlines
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2026, 17:00 China Time | Deadline for existing quotations — quotes issued before this remain valid at pre-surcharge pricing |
| July 31, 2026, 17:00 China Time | Cash-in-advance orders received before this time avoid the RMS if payment completes before August 31, 2026 |
| After July 31, 2026, 17:00 China Time | All new orders are subject to the Raw Material Surcharge |
| August 3, 2026 | Raw Material Surcharge officially takes effect on pricing for listed products |
| August 31, 2026, 17:00 China Time | Final deadline for cash-in-advance orders to complete payment and avoid RMS |
If your project timeline allows, orders placed and paid in advance before the July 31, 2026 17:00 China Time deadline avoid the surcharge entirely if cash-in-advance payment completes by August 31, 2026. For projects already in the pipeline with Rogers materials specified, confirm with your PCB fabricator whether this window can still be used for your order.
Context — This Confirms the Broader 2026 Material Cost Pressure
This Rogers notice is consistent with what the company has stated publicly. In its Q2 2026 earnings call, Rogers management described “ongoing raw material shortages and increased freight lead times” affecting operations — the same underlying pressure reflected in this surcharge notice. This is not an isolated Rogers-specific event; it fits the broader pattern documented across CCL suppliers in our PCB material shortage 2026 analysis, where AI server demand has been pulling raw material capacity (T-glass, copper foil, specialty resin) away from other laminate categories including RF and microwave materials.
What This Means for Your Next Rogers PCB Order
- Confirm which specific Rogers material your design uses — the surcharge ranges from 0% to 25% depending on product line, so a blanket assumption about cost impact will be wrong
- For RO3003-based designs, the 8% surcharge is comparatively moderate relative to other Rogers product lines in this notice
- Ask your PCB factory whether they hold Rogers material in stock— material purchased before the surcharge took effect may not carry the increase through to your quote, depending on your supplier’s inventory position and pricing policy
- Request current pricing confirmation before finalizing budgets — surcharge notices like this one can shift material cost assumptions made even a few weeks earlier
- If your project has flexibility on timing, ask your supplier whether any remaining pre-surcharge inventory or pricing is available
Rogers Raw Material Surcharge August 2026 — Q&A
Common questions about the Rogers August 2026 price increase, which materials were affected, and the pricing timeline.
How much did Rogers RO4350B and RO4003C prices increase in August 2026?
Rogers' Raw Material Surcharge, effective August 3, 2026, applies 15% to the RO4000 series, which includes RO4350B and RO4003C, for China-manufactured products — per Rogers' official customer notification dated July 31, 2026.
How much did Rogers RO3003 prices increase in August 2026?
RO3003 (RO3000 series) carries an 8% surcharge — the most moderate increase among core RF product lines in Rogers' notice, compared to 15% for RO4000 series and 20-25% for AD255/AD300/DiClad880 and TC350 series.
Which Rogers materials were not affected by the August 2026 surcharge?
RO4830Plus and RO4831Plus were held at 0% surcharge, while other product lines ranged from 8% (RO3000 series) to 25% (TC350 series, CU4000 LoPro, RO4400 BondPly).
Can I still get pre-surcharge pricing on Rogers materials?
Existing quotations remained valid through July 31, 2026 17:00 China Time. Cash-in-advance orders before that deadline could avoid the surcharge if payment completed by August 31, 2026. Confirm current terms with your supplier, as this window may have passed.
Rogers RO3003, RT5880, RO4350B In Stock — Confirm Current Pricing Before You Commit
With material costs shifting, price certainty matters. Riching PCB maintains Rogers materials as on-shelf inventory — ask us for current pricing on your next order before finalizing your budget.
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