Portable Strobe Light Control Knob
A rotary plastic knob that adjusts strobe patterns on battery-powered emergency strobes for safety vests. It controls internal circuitry in self-powered lamps. This control knob is classified as 'Other' parts under tariff item 8513.90.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the knob is for a flashlight or miners' safety lamp
Parts of flashlights and miners' safety lamps are classified separately within the same heading.
If the knob is a generic plastic control knob for various devices
Other articles of plastics not elsewhere specified may apply if the item is not a dedicated lamp part.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the knob is a dedicated part of a portable strobe lamp, not a general-purpose knob
• Describe its function in controlling the strobe patterns
• Provide evidence that the strobe operates by its own energy source
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